Proposal and Award Generalist – Post-Award, Penn State Outreach

Proposal And Award Generalist – Post-Award (Professional Level)

Penn State Outreach is seeking a Proposal and Award Generalist – Post-Award (Professional Level) to play a vital role in supporting the mission of the organization. This position's primary focus will be on specialized invoicing for the Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) grants.

Responsibilities of this role will be inclusive of:

• Run SIMBA GM reports to create unique specialized invoices requested by the sponsor.
• Ensure invoice double checks are in place and distribute to the appropriate parties.
• Communicate with the sponsor about invoices, budget and special requests.
• Track specialized invoicing
• Obtain expenditure data, run system-generated financial reports, and create legible budget reports for Principal Investigator (PI).
• Ensure expenses are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
• Compare actuals versus budget and submit a budget mod if needed.
• Prepare and submit salary distributions, salary redistributions, and wage transfers in SIMBA Labor Distribution
• Ensure grant PO's are being captured and/or closed
• Grant set-up functions; request new internal orders, budget upload, period of performance.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree;
No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required

Certifications:

None

Preferred Qualifications of this role include:

• Being detail-oriented is essential for the success of this position.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners internally and externally to the University.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate utilizing clear, concise, and compelling language.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid position that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to hybrid work arrangement should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
• This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

How to Apply:

• To receive consideration for this position, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $71,340.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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