Post-Award Generalist - OSVPR

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Office of Finance, Budget, and Post Award under the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) is searching for a detail-oriented, highly motivated Post-Award Generalist (Proposal and Award Generalist - Advanced Professional) to join our team supporting research administration for OSVPR. This position will report to the Grants and Contracts Manager for OSVPR, supporting all post award functions in a high volume, fast paced, complex, detailed, and multifaceted environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with advanced Microsoft Word and Excel functions
• Strategic Information Systems (SIMS) or any grant management system
• Grant reporting and budget functions (or similar institutional programs)
• Award management experience
• Flexibility and self-management skills, including the ability to prioritize many diverse responsibilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Perform agreement reviews on new awards
• Prepare requests for advance fund numbers, fund numbers, cost centers, cost sharing cost centers, and other account set up actions
• Prepare and submit budget documents for awarded funds, budget adjustments, and account close-out transfers
• May be responsible for tasks associated with labor distribution and effort confirmation
• Communications with PI's and departmental staff on a variety of administrative functions that occur between award inception and award closeout
• Participate in meetings with Office of Sponsored Programs and unit administration concerning Export Control, publication restrictions, and other potential risks; initiate follow up on sign-offs and monitor process
• Review expenditures for approval; review and approve personnel appointments on sponsored program funds
• Run system-generated financial reports; manage subawards; prepare and submit monthly/quarterly financial reports
• Facilitate materials transfer and other agreements; assist Property Inventory with receipt, accountability, and reporting on government owned equipment
• Serve as an area expert on special award types including multi-unit, interdisciplinary, significant number of subawards, multi-fellowship awards, substantial industry involvement, significant administrative oversight, significant financial tracking and reporting, and multi-site clinical trials or field activities.
• Resolves issues and implements solutions; initiates process improvements to address systemic roadblocks
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level