Grants Manager - Research Operations Lead

Opportunity for Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Grants Manager A/B to support post-award administration for the Department of Neurology. You will monitor sponsored project finances, run multi-year projections, prepare reports, and liaise with central departments to ensure compliance and efficient award setup.

The role includes training Grants Coordinators, managing payroll and effort reporting, and coordinating with faculty on budget and compliance matters within the Perelman School of

Qualifications

• GM-A: Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• GM-B: Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• FINANCIAL MONITORING: Provide oversight of all transactions on sponsored project funding. Ensure compliance with sponsor and University guidelines.
• FINANCIAL REPORTING: Provide monthly/bi-monthly financial reports to all assigned faculty. Ensure compliance with policy.
• AWARD MAINTENANCE: Ensure timely completion of all reporting requirements for assigned awards.
• EFFORT REPORTING/PAYROLL: Manage payroll records; ensure effort is allocated appropriately and follows sponsor regulations.
• STAFF TRAINING: Educate staff on award compliance; train Grants Coordinators as needed.
• Award setup & PHS FITS: Ensure FCOI compliance and complete award setup including budget entry and core access.
• LIAISON: Represent department with University, School and external agencies regarding sponsored project administration and finance.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Grants Manager A/B to support post-award administration for the Department of Neurology. You will monitor sponsored project finances, run multi-year projections, prepare reports, and liaise with central departments to ensure compliance and efficient award setup.

The role includes training Grants Coordinators, managing payroll and effort reporting, and coordinating with faculty on budget and compliance matters within the Perelman School of