Pre-Award Coordinator, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Penn State University • University Park, IL

2d • $61,800 - $89,600 • Remote

About The Position

Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as a Pre-Award Coordinator in the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research. The EMS Research Office provides proposal preparation support and grant administration services for a $95 million per year college research enterprise. College-level research administrators are a vital part of Penn State’s vibrant research community which boasts annual research expenditures exceeding $1.3 billion and ranks among the top 30 public research universities in the nation. The successful candidates will join a highly respected team of pre-award and post-award professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced, innovative, and service-first environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume deadline-driven environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Proposal submission experience with Department of Energy (DOE), NASA and/or Department of Defense (DoD) sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and submission of compliant proposal packages on behalf of faculty and researchers for their designated college sub-units.
• Prepare proposal budgets and non-technical components of grant applications.
• Review solicitation requirements and provide guidance to faculty to ensure compliant submissions.
• Generate grant application packages on a variety of government websites (i.e. Research.gov, Grants.gov).
• Maintain cognizance of University research administration policies and guidelines, and provide guidance to faculty and staff on appropriate procedures and required approvals.
• Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Accounting, Office of Research Protections, and other University contacts as needed throughout the proposal process.

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: Senior