Temporary Staff Position - Grants Manager at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Posted Job TitleTemporary Staff Position - Grants Manager

Job Profile TitleTemporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description SummaryPrimary purpose of this role is to support the research activities of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Department of Medicine . Under limited supervision, this position will manage the sponsored program funds from pre-award through post-award while working with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget development and related pre-award requirements and submission for a diverse sponsor portfolio. The individual will also manage the post-award processes including monitoring and review of all charges, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators. Consults with research faculty in the preparation of sponsored project budget and proposals; review proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies and ensure Regulatory Affairs requirements are satisfied and that Conflict of Interest statements are submitted when required. Provides full accounting services, reconciling budgets, processing payroll, effort reports, financial reporting; monitors grant expenditures for compliance with sponsor regulations and guidelines. The Grants manager will monitor and enforce compliance with sponsor guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance.

Job Description

Manage pre and post award activities for various PIs. Review funding opportunities, prepare proposal checklists, prepare and review proposal budgets and assist in other proposal development activities. Advise investigators regarding actions needed to bring proposal into compliance.

Monthly reconciliation of grant expenditures for compliance and take or recommend corrective actions as needed. Process payroll and maintain salary grids to assure compliance in research funding. Process salary reallocation when needed. Provide liaison to the University's Office of Research Services and SOM's Office of Research Support Services for these grants.

Complete monthly budget and expense journal entries as needed. Reconcile and correct fiscal year activity such as suspense, anticipated resources, dependent tuition, clinical trials reconciliation.

Recommend and implement policies and procedures to ensure uniformity in reporting and compliance with University, School and sponsor. Exercise resource stewardship and report known or suspected irregularities.

Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / SchoolPerelman School of Medicine

Pay Range$7.25 - $45.00 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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