Grant Manager A/B (Department of Emergency Medicine)

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the overall financial management of the Grant portfolio and other financial matters of the School/Center. Will manage proposal development, budget development and related pre-award activities for diverse sponsor portfolio. Manage post award activities including account set up, monitor and review of all sponsored projects expenditures including fund projections. Monitor and enforce compliance with sponsor guidelines and meet with Principal Investigators to discuss and advice on any financial issues related to their portfolio. Will actively participate in specific projects and will be greatly involved in a more complicated grants with multiple sub-contracts. This position reports to the Associate Director of ED Res Admin within the department and has a dotted reporting line to the PSOM office of Research Support Services.

Job Responsibilities

• The Grants Manager A: Provide pre- and post-award research and financial administrative support for individual investigators within the Department of Emergency Medicine and PM&R. Monitor grant expenditures for compliance and take/recommend corrective actions as needed; update payroll allocations and prepare payroll reallocations as needed. 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. Will work independently and will actively participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission.
• The Grants Manager B: Will work independently and will actively participate in specific projects, including the annual budget submission. Will supervise Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications

• GMA: Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• GMB: Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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

University Benefits: Details on health, life, flexible spending accounts, tuition, retirement, time away from work, long-term care insurance, wellness resources, professional development, and more can be found at the provided link.