Grants Administrator

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission for employees and/​0

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University's College of Science & Technology is seeking a Grants Administrator to support pre- and post-award research administration for investigators within the college. The role reports to the Director of Research Administration & Finance and requires coordinating with faculty PIs and administrators to ensure compliant grant activity and accurate fiscal management.

A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least three years of related experience are required; higher education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education or hospital settings preferred.
• Knowledge of external funder regulations and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist department research personnel with developing and implementing goals and procedures related to research grant applications.
• Assist PIs with preparing and routing proposals in the eRA system before submission to the University's Grants Management Office.
• Review proposals in the eRA system to ensure sponsor guidelines and internal policies.
• Serve as a liaison between the Grants Management Office and the PI for electronic proposal forms.
• Prepares post-award budgets before sending for cost center set-up.
• Post-award duties include managing accounts in various active, pending, and closeout stages.
• Monitors grant expenditures and prepare financial reports to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Ensures sponsor guidelines and inquiries have been met.
• Completes internal and external forms as needed.

Skills

Grants management experience

Clinical research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Temple University's College of Science & Technology is searching for a Grants Administrator.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T27

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Job Summary:

The Grants Administrator in the College of Science and Technology's Research Administration Office will report to the Director of Research Administration & Finance and provide pre- and post-award research and financial administration support for individual investigators within the college. The Grants Administrator will work directly with faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) and administrators to monitor and ensure compliance and efficiency of grant activity, fiscal resources, and controls. Additional responsibilities include maintaining current knowledge of external funder and university regulations and communicating this information to department research personnel in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Of Position

• Primary responsibilities include assisting department research personnel with developing and implementing goals and procedures related to research grant applications.
• Assists PIs with preparing and routing proposals in the eRA system before submission to the University's Grants Management Office.
• Review proposals in the eRA system to ensure that information complies with sponsor guidelines and internal policies and procedures.
• Serves as a liaison between the Grants Management Office and the PI to rectify or provide information on the electronic proposal form.
• Prepares post-award budgets before sending for cost center set-up.
• Post-award duties include managing accounts in various active, pending, and closeout stages.
• Monitors grant expenditures and prepare financial reports to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Ensures that all sponsor guidelines and inquiries have been met.
• Completes internal and external forms as needed.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field, and at least 3 years of related experience, preferably in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred

• Pre and Post Award Grants Management experience within a higher education or hospital setting.
• Experience managing Clinical Research

Required Background Checks & Clearances

• Handling of Purchasing Cards, Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, and managing financial transactions
• Access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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