Contribute to the research administration and nonprofit financial activities managed by the Business Office for the Department of Cancer Biology (CBIO), the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute (AFCRI), and the Penn Center for Genome Integrity (PCGI). Collaborate on and/or provide backup to key processes including pre-award and post-award research activities including a variety of federal and non-federal sources. Provide backup relative to 501(c)(3) audit reporting requirements and contribu... more details
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Posted Job Title
Grants Coordinator B
Job Profile Title
Grants Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
Contribute to the research administration and nonprofit financial activities managed by the Business Office for the Department of Cancer Biology (CBIO), the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute (AFCRI), and the Penn Center for Genome Integrity (PCGI). Collaborate on and/or provide backup to key processes including pre-award and post-award research activities including a variety of federal and non-federal sources. Provide backup relative to 501(c)(3) audit reporting requirements and contribute to monthly deliverables for AFCRI.
Job Description
Provide sound research administration, operational, and nonprofit reporting guidance for AFCRI, CBIO, and PCGI. Back up the preparation, review and submission of sponsored program proposals for submission to sponsors. Function as a resource for sponsored program guidelines, policies and procedures. Prepare materials for budget meetings and provide financial monitoring and reporting for sponsored programs including federal (NIH, DOD) and non-federal sources. Reconcile accounts, identify necessary adjustments, and process journal entries and salary reallocations as needed. Work collaboratively with research programs in providing oversight of acquisitions and disbursements, evaluating compliance relative to funding sources, budget availability, etc. Contribute to departmental purchasing credit card process. Prepare and enter budgets, manage salary grids, and maintain records of PI approvals. Work in a wide variety of secured systems that support the financial, research administration, effort distribution, and operational functions. Work with management team on ad-hoc projects.
This position reports to the Manager of Post Award Grant Operations within the department and has a dotted reporting line to the PSOM Office of Research Support Services.
Handle highly confidential information with appropriate level of discretion.
Job Responsibilities
- Produce and assemble specialized financial account reports for specific groups of faculty in conjunction with departmental grant managers. This includes but not limited to completing monthly grant reports, portfolio updates, initial review for financial and regulatory compliance, and assisting with closeout procedures.
- Post award related duties including: assist with the preparation and submission of salary grids that inform effort planning and reporting, award set up and budgeting, completion of identified corrective actions, meeting regularly with grant managers, setting up subcontracts from start to closeout, and processing ad hoc reports and transactions.
- Monitor grant expenditures for compliance and corrective actions as needed. Work collaboratively with HR staff and other Business Office personnel to ensure sound oversight of all research and financial activity.
Contribute to ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables related to AFCRI, an independent 501(c)(3) entity
Prepare and review pre-award grant proposal budgets and assist with other grant/award deliverables, including progress reports, JIT requests, Other Support management, etc.
Responsible for updating pre- and post-award information to departmental databases to maintain reliable faculty effort and research support allocations.
Provide liaison between faculty, admins, lab and business office staff with various University and external offices
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $65,000.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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Special Requirements
Background check 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: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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