Grants Manager B
About The Position
This position will primarily support pre- and post-award activities within the Division of Geriatrics. The Grants Manager will be responsible for multiple monthly proposal submissions for all faculty within Geriatrics. The GM will manage proposal development, budget development, and related pre-award activities for a diverse sponsor portfolio. The GM will manage post-award activities including account setup, monitoring and review of all sponsored project expenditures, and fund projections. They will be expected to monitor and enforce compliance with sponsor guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance and meet with principal investigators to discuss and advise them on financial issues related to their portfolios. They will maintain salary grids and work with payroll coordinators to ensure faculty and staff are paid correctly and will assist in the preparation and review of effort reports. The GM will participate in specific projects including the annual budget submission and will work on more complicated grants including clinical research grants and program projects with multiple sub-contracts. This position will also support the Associate Director of International Sponsored Programs with the management of the CFAR. Primarily focusing on internal accounts such as the CFAR Service Center, SWG’s, and EVPD. The GM B will work more independently and actively participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission. The GM B will have a greater grants management experience than the GM A, such that they can make greater contributions, including engaging in more complex financial analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience with NIH and other federal granting agencies is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and Business Objects is required.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, verbal, and written communication is required.
- Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance is required.
- Ability to apply solid organizational and time management skills to a deadline driven, multiple priority work environment is required.
- Familiarity with Penn Sponsored Research policies and related financial systems is required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
Responsibilities
- Manage proposal development, budget development, and related pre-award activities for a diverse sponsor portfolio.
- Manage post-award activities including account setup, monitoring and review of all sponsored project expenditures, and fund projections.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with sponsor guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance.
- Meet with principal investigators to discuss and advise them on financial issues related to their portfolios.
- Maintain salary grids and work with payroll coordinators to ensure faculty and staff are paid correctly.
- Assist in the preparation and review of effort reports.
- Participate in specific projects including the annual budget submission.
- Work on more complicated grants including clinical research grants and program projects with multiple sub-contracts.
- Support the Associate Director of International Sponsored Programs with the management of the CFAR, primarily focusing on internal accounts such as the CFAR Service Center, SWG’s, and EVPD.
- Work more independently and actively participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission.
- Make greater contributions, including engaging in more complex financial analysis.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods and services
- Flexible work hours
- Home ownership services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
