Grants Manager A (Center for Cellular Immunotherapy)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

203d • $64,500 - $75,000

About The Position

The Grants Manager A will be responsible for managing the financial and administrative operations of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies (CCI) grants portfolio. This includes pre-award grant administration, post-award administration, and oversight of sponsored awards, financial management, accounting, purchasing, payroll allocations, and general administration across multiple fund groups. The role involves assisting with proposal development, budget development, and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance. The Grants Manager will also participate in strategic financial planning and keep CCI Senior Leadership informed about trends in research funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in pre and post grants award experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with NIH and other federal granting agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and Business Objects.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to apply solid organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven, multiple priority work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with UPENN sponsored research policies and related research & financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist CCI Business Operations and faculty with proposal development and budget development for diverse sponsor portfolio.
• Review proposals for administrative requirements and provide guidance to faculty.
• Gather required documents for submission according to funding Sponsor guidelines.
• Prepare PENN ERA record, review application for completeness, and track proposal through the signature process.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including NIH, DOD, and other funding agencies.
• Budget awards, set up accounts, prepare and enter journals, and monitor sponsored projects expenditures.
• Prepare monthly analysis and manage grants through close-out.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with sponsor guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Meet with PI regularly to review their Sponsored Program portfolio.
• Provide back-up coverage for other Grants managers.
• Work with HR team to ensure accuracy of salary distributions and effort reporting.
• Participate in activities to support faculty members and the financial team as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance options.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours and options.
• Home ownership services including forgivable loans for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees