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Posted Job Title
Grant Manager A/B

Job Profile Title
Grants Manager B

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Manage proposal development, budget development and related pre-award activities for diverse sponsor portfolio. Manage post award activities including account setup, monitor and review of all sponsored projects expenditures including 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 coordinator to ensure faculty and staff are paid correctly. Assist in the preparation of effort reports. Participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission. Work on the more complicated grants including clinical research grants and program projects with multiple sub-contracts.

Grants Manager B: The Grants Manager B will work more independently and actively participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission. The Grants Manager B will work on the more complicated grants including training grants and program project with multiple sub-contracts Moreover, it is expected that the Grants Manager B candidate will have a greater grants management experience than the Grants Manager A candidate, such that s/he can make greater contributions, including engaging in financial analysis.

The grants manager will report to the Manager of Administration & Finance for the diviosn; have an indirect reporting relationship on an as-needed basis with multiple DOM Divisions; and the PSOM Office of Research Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS :

Grants Manager A:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience with NIH and other federal granting agencies is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and Business Objects.
• 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 drive, multiple priority work environment is required.
• Familiarity with UPENN sponsored research policies and related financial system is preferred.

Grants Manager B:

Same as Grants Manager A with five to seven years of grant and contract administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$59,703.00 - $113,435.00

Affirmative Action Statement 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.