Grants Manager: Research Funding & Compliance

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Grants Manager in Philadelphia to handle pre- and post-award financial administration for department investigators. You will monitor grant expenditures, coordinate with payroll and purchasing, and prepare specialized financial reports monthly.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of grants administration experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a team. Penn offers robust benefits and development resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of pre- and post-award research administration experience.
• Strong grantsmanship and compliance knowledge with MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with university financial and research administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-award research and financial administration support.
• Monitor grant expenditures for compliance and coordinate with payroll, purchasing and accounts payable.
• Produce financial reports and review funds with investigators monthly.
• Advise faculty on university policies and procedures and assist in reporting.

Skills

Grants management

Pre- and post-award administration

Budgeting

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PennERA

RIS

Concur

Workday@Penn

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Grants Manager in Philadelphia to handle pre- and post-award financial administration for department investigators. You will monitor grant expenditures, coordinate with payroll and purchasing, and prepare specialized financial reports monthly.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of grants administration experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a team. Penn offers robust benefits and development resources.