GRANTS MANAGER A/B at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Duties: Grants Manager A: Provide pre- and post- award research and financial administrative support for individual investigators within the Systems Pharmacology Department. Monitor grant expenditures for compliance and take/recommend corrective actions as needed; work with payroll coordinators, purchasing and accounts payable to ensure appropriate expenses are allocated to grant funds. Produce and distribute specialized research-related financial reports for investigators. Advise department faculty on extramural, university and school research administration. Manage post award activity for department in accordance with university policy. Act as liaison to the University Office of Research Services and PSOM's Office of Research Support Services. Act as Penn ERA Research Support Provider and assist in preparation and submission of Research Inventory System (RIS) and effort reports.


Grants Manager B - In addition to the job duties listed above, the Grants Manager will work independently and actively participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission. Responsible for supervising and training the Grants Coordinator.

Qualifications: Grants Manager A - Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3-5 years of grant, contract administration or accounting/business administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.


Grants Manager B - Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5-7 years of grant, contract administration or accounting/business administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.


Both positions:
Strong proficiency in spreadsheet and database programs; experience in university financial and research administration accounting systems preferred. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A strong knowledge of and demonstrated competency with compliance issues related to the management of both federal and non-federal sponsored research including industry sponsored researched and clinical studies.

Reference Number: 40-30766

Salary Grade: 027/028

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: PH-Pharmacology

Special Requirements:

Job Family: D-Financial