Job Description Summary

SAS Finance is seeking a new Grants Manager. The Grants Manager will report to the Natural Sciences Associate Director of Finance & Administration. The Grants Manager is an integral member of the Natural Sciences RBO within the School of Arts and Sciences. The Natural Sciences RBO supports the unique business needs of 13 departments, programs and centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage proposal development process, budget development and related pre-award issues for a diverse sponsor portfolio.
• Assist with all aspects of proposal submission (electronic and paper submissions) and necessary follow-up to confirm proper acceptance by sponsor.
• Apply knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance.
• Manage post-award processes including monitoring and review of all charges to sponsored projects, reconciliation of accounts, sub award management, effort reporting and production of monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators, including fund projections etc.
• Monitor compliance to sponsor guidelines.
• Routinely meet with Principal Investigators to discuss and advise on financial and other administrative related issues related to their research budgets to ensure compliance of protocol submission.
• Participate in School-wide and University initiatives to strengthen research administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of pre and post-award experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with federal granting agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe applications, Business Objects.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to apply solid organizational and time management to a deadline driven, multiple priority work environment.
• The ability to be comfortable working in a frequently changing environment, and to function as part of a team.
• Familiarity with UPENN sponsored research policies and related financial systems is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to work independently, balance multiple competing priorities, meet deadlines without fail, and proactively follow-up on outstanding issues.