Grants Manager; Institute RNA Innovation

Grants Manager (Institute For RNA Innovation)

Under limited supervision from the Manager of Administration and Finance, this position will manage all post award activities for the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation. Responsible for the overall financial management of an assigned grant portfolio and other financial matters of the Institute. Manage post award activities including account set up, monitoring and review of all sponsored projects expenditures including fund projections.

Monitor and enforce compliance with sponsor guidelines and meet with principal investigators to discuss and advice on any financial issues related to their portfolio. Actively participate in specific projects and will be greatly involved in complicated grants, including federal, industry, training grants, and program projects with multiple sub-contracts. This position will work closely with the Office of Research Support Services, and the Office of Research Services post award team.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award research activities on a diverse grant portfolio including but not limited to Industry-sponsored, Investigator-sponsored, Program Projects, and Training Grants.
• Preparation of monthly financial reports on all sponsored projects for Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Manage and prepare financial analysis and conduct monthly meetings with PIs to review grant funds and provide quarterly forecasts. Ensure that PIs adhere to budgets and sponsor regulations.
• New award set up including budget journal entries, subcontract initiation and processing for all sponsored projects. Directly responsible for monitoring of expenditures, invoicing, processing of salary allocations and grant effort, and close out of all grants.
• Preparation of the annual sponsored programs budgets as well as participation in the annual budget process. Assist with large, complex grant mechanism submissions, such as T32's, P01's.
• Provide purchase order and travel reimbursement approvals.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to highly sensitive data required. Proven ability to handle complex portfolios. Experience in University research administration and financial systems, including Business Objects/Data Warehouse, Workday, BEN Financials strongly preferred. Experience with administering highly complex grants, contracts and sponsored agreements strongly preferred. Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, and data warehouse systems required with additional computers skills a plus.

Must demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive work style. Ability to apply solid organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills to a fast-paced deadline-driven environment required. Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills desired.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$65,628.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts :
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• Tuition :
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• Retirement:
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• Time Away from Work:
  Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance:
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