Remote Grants & Contracts Administrator

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator in the Office of Sponsored Programs. The role analyzes, negotiates, and administers sponsored programs, reviews agreements, drafts terms, and resolves compliance issues.

Remote work within eligible US states is supported, with EST-standard hours and collaboration across university offices. You will advise on sponsor terms, monitor sub-awards, and train staff on grants administration while partnering with faculty and research teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Required Certifications: None

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, evaluate, and negotiate agreements, grants, awards, and contracts with government and industry sponsors.
• Review terms and conditions of proposals; interpret sponsor requirements; identify University exceptions.
• Draft and monitor agreements for compliance; review modifications.
• Review budgets and provide input to faculty on budgeted items.
• Write and negotiate sub-awards; monitor expenditures; close out awards.
• Collaborate with research teams to identify funding strategies and provide education on submission processes.
• Consult with Research Accounting, IP Office, Risk Management, Legal Counsel, and other offices regarding special terms.
• Advise faculty on sponsor and University guidelines; resolve contract compliance issues; communicate with sponsors and sub-recipients.
• Develop and deliver training programs on specialized research administration topics.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator in the Office of Sponsored Programs. The role analyzes, negotiates, and administers sponsored programs, reviews agreements, drafts terms, and resolves compliance issues.

Remote work within eligible US states is supported, with EST-standard hours and collaboration across university offices. You will advise on sponsor terms, monitor sub-awards, and train staff on grants administration while partnering with faculty and research teams