Grants Coordinator A

Responsibilities

• Grant Coordinator A will work primarily on federal and non-federal grants under the supervision of the grant manager. Gain knowledge and skills to function as a resource for sponsored program guidelines, policies, and procedure.

Requirements

• Associate of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

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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. 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. Posted Job Title Grants Coordinator A Job Profile Title Grants Coordinator A Job Description Summary 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 Description Job Responsibilities - Managing 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

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