Grants Coordinator A

Grants Coordinator A

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.

Under the supervision of a Grants Manager, the Grant Coordinator A will provide research and financial administrative support for the Department of Dermatology. This role will be responsible for the preparation, review, and submission of sponsored program proposals to foundations, federal, and industry sponsors. This individual will function as a resource and ensure compliance with university and sponsored program guidelines, policies, and procedures. Post award duties include financial monitoring and reporting for sponsored programs, meeting regularly with investigators for expense reporting, and processing reports and transactions throughout close out. This role will prioritize the management of clinical research studies with a strong emphasis on startup activities, invoiceable billings, and cost analysis to ensure that individual studies are appropriately budgeted to ensure effective and efficient utilization of department resources (e.g. Clinical Studies Unit) in pursuing Dermatology's research mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing post-award financial reporting and analysis, collaborating closely with investigators to ensure accurate expense tracking and seamless close-out processes.
• Submitting annual progress reports to sponsoring agencies.
• Processing cost transfers via journaling.
• Generating and distributing detailed grant submission checklists to investigators in advance of sponsor deadlines.
• Preparing budgets and submitting grant proposals to foundations, federal agencies, and industry partners.
• Assisting in efficient startup of clinical research trials, ensuring timely initiation and resource optimization.
• Performing cost analysis and management of study specific invoiceable billings to inform critical decisions regarding study viability and resource utilization within the department's Clinical Studies Unit.
• Maintaining staff payroll allocations using Workday, reallocating inaccurate payroll allocations, and reviewing effort reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining financial and regulatory compliance using complex internal databases and systems.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications : Associate of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Grant and contract administration and / or accounting preferred with knowledge of and demonstrated competency with compliance issues related to the management of both federal and non-federal sponsored research. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in University financial systems is preferred. Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently as well as part of a team with faculty and staff under strict deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail.

Job Location - City, State : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School : Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range : $49,500.00 - $55,000.00 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

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition

Retirement

Time Away from Work

Long-Term Care Insurance

Wellness and Work-life Resources

Professional and Personal Development

University Resources

Discounts and Special Services

Flexible Work Hours

Penn Home Ownership Services

Adoption Assistance