Grants Manager (Institute for RNA Innovation)

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision from the Manager of Administration and Finance, this position will manage all post award activities for the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation. Responsible for the overall financial management of an assigned grant portfolio and other financial matters of the Institute.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award research activities on a diverse grant portfolio including but not limited to Industry-sponsored, Investigator-sponsored, Program Projects, and Training Grants.
• Preparation of monthly financial reports on all sponsored projects for Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Manage and prepare financial analysis and conduct monthly meetings with PIs to review grant funds and provide quarterly forecasts.
• New award set up including budget journal entries, subcontract initiation and processing for all sponsored projects.
• Preparation of the annual sponsored programs budgets as well as participation in the annual budget process.
• Provide purchase order and travel reimbursement approvals.

Qualifications

Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to highly sensitive data required. Proven ability to handle complex portfolios. Experience in University research administration and financial systems, including Business Objects/Data Warehouse, Workday, BEN Financials strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of grant and contract administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required for Grants Manager A (5-7 years for B).