Grant Coordinator A​/B (Department of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics

Position: Grant Coordinator A/B (Department of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics)
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Posted Job Title

Grant Coordinator A/B (Department of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics)

Job Profile Title

Grants Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Grant Coordinator A/B works under the direction of our senior grants staff in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere. Helps to administer a portfolio which includes NIH, industry, and foundation funding. Portfolio consists of federal awards such as R01s, Fs and Ks, and a T32, and also clinical trials. Duties involve budget development, proposal submissions, award setup, subcontract setup and monitoring, maintaining financial and regulatory compliance for each project, financial transaction processing, monthly expense reporting, projections, and closeouts.

S/he will also be responsible for payroll management, entering costing allocations, and processing payroll reallocations. Other duties will be performed as needed to support research administration within the Division of Translational Medicine & Human Genetics within the Department of Medicine.

Job Description

The Grant Coordinator A/B works under the direction of our senior grants staff in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere. Helps to administer a portfolio which includes NIH, industry, and foundation funding. Portfolio consists of federal awards such as R01s, Fs and Ks, and a T32, and also clinical trials. Duties involve budget development, proposal submissions, award setup, subcontract setup and monitoring, maintaining financial and regulatory compliance for each project, financial transaction processing, monthly expense reporting, projections, and closeouts.

S/he will also be responsible for payroll management, entering costing allocations, and processing payroll reallocations. Other duties will be performed as needed to support research administration within the Division of Translational Medicine & Human Genetics within the Department of Medicine.

Grant Coordinator B will work mostly independently and will be immediately assigned an investigator portfolio. Coordinator B will assist senior personnel with complex projects as needed and to learn about these proposals and accounts. Coordinator B will advise investigators regarding budgeting and sponsor requirements.

*** This position is a hybrid role and will report to the office 3 days per week.**
* Qualifications

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Excel. Penn eRA and Ben Financials is helpful, but we will train you. The successful candidate will have an engaged and responsible attitude and a professional demeanor. S/he will demonstrate attention to detail and a proactive work style.

Federal grants policy and procedural experience is preferred.

Grant Coordinator A

Associate of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is PREFERRED.

Grant Coordinator B

Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$50,366.00 - $65,521.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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