Grants Coordinator (Translational Medicine and Human Genetics)

University Overview

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.

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.

Posted Job Title
Grants Coordinator (Translational Medicine and Human Genetics)

Job Profile Title
Grants Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
Under general direction of the Manager of Administration and Finance (MAF), this position is responsible for pre- and post- award grant management including proposal development, budget development and related activities for a diverse sponsor portfolio. This will include set up of newly awarded projects, revised budgets, and updated yearly budgets in financial systems with set up of all new budget journals, reallocation journals, and budget reduction journals. Work with the MAF and PI's for accurate budget forecasting for all proposals, review all personnel grant effort with MAF, maintain salary grids for assigned portfolios, and meet with PI's regularly in accordance with reporting guidelines. Support post award staff with financial reporting and closeout. Participate in the annual budget process and monthly financial analysis for sponsored programs, including internally funded grants. Complete monthly budget and expense journal entries as needed. Reconcile and correct fiscal year activity such as suspense, anticipated resources, dependent tuition, residual balance transfers of clinical trials. This position reports directly to the Manager of Administration and Finance of the Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics.

Individual will manage Workday records and will take the lead on payroll activity in the Division to ensure all salaries are accurate and in compliance with University policies and procedures. Will take an active role throughout the budget process working closely with MAF. Verify that all payroll records, where applicable, adhere to NIH cap and in accordance with CPUP guidelines.

Job Description

This position is responsible for pre- and post- award grant management including proposal development, budget development and related activities for a diverse sponsor portfolio. This will include set up of newly awarded projects, revised budgets, and updated yearly budgets in financial systems with set up of all new budget journals, reallocation journals, and budget reduction journals. Work with the MAF and PI's for accurate budget forecasting for all proposals, review all personnel grant effort with MAF, maintain salary grids for assigned portfolios, and meet with PI's regularly in accordance with reporting guidelines. Support post award staff with financial reporting and closeout. Participate in the annual budget process and monthly financial analysis for sponsored programs, including internally funded grants. Complete monthly budget and expense journal entries as needed. Reconcile and correct fiscal year activity such as suspense, anticipated resources, dependent tuition, residual balance transfers of clinical trials. This position reports directly to the Manager of Administration and Finance of the Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics.

Individual will manage Workday records and will take the lead on payroll activity in the Division to ensure all salaries are accurate and in compliance with University policies and procedures. Will take an active role throughout the budget process working closely with MAF. Verify that all payroll records, where applicable, adhere to NIH cap and in accordance with CPUP guidelines.

Duties

Participate in the review and approval of grants proposals, progress reports, research inventory system, material transfer agreements, animal and human subject protocols. Post-Award: Monitor grant expenditures for compliance, taking corrective actions as needed.

Participate in the annual budget process and monthly financial analysis for sponsored programs.

Support post award administrator with financial reporting and closeout and produce and distribute specialized research related financial reports for investigators. Update yearly budgets in financial systems with set up of all new budget journals, reallocation journals, and budget reduction journals

Process all required procedures from pre award submission, reviewing AIS for accuracy along with any corrections. Update biosketches and other support for all division research faculty

Complete monthly budget and expense journal entries as needed. Reconcile and correct fiscal year activity such as suspense, anticipated resources, dependent tuition, residual balance transfers of clinical trials

Provide support in the preparation of budgets with MAF and PI's. Work with MAF and PI's for accurate budget forecasting for all proposals; Review all personnel grant effort with Manager of Administration and Finance, maintain payroll grids for assigned faculty/staff and update Workday records.

Perform additional duties as assigned

***Position is contingent upon funding***

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required 3-5 years of experience preferred.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• 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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