Grants Manager B; Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office

Grants Manager B (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office) University Overview

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Grants Manager B (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office)

Grants Manager B

The primary purpose of this position is to support the research activities of assigned Principal Investigators (PIs). Under limited supervision, the Grants Manager B is responsible for managingsponsored program funds throughout the full award lifecycle, frompre-award through post-award administration. The position issupervised by the department's Director of Finance and Operations and works closely with the PSOM Office of Research Support Services, which provides functional guidance and oversight.

This position provides oversight of the pre-award process bysupervising Grants Coordinators and partnering with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget preparation, sponsorcompliance requirements, and submission activities for a diverse portfolio of funding sources. The Grants Manager B is also responsible for managing post-award administration, including monitoring and reviewing expenditures, reconciling sponsored project accounts, preparing and reviewing monthly financialreports, and meeting regularly with Principal Investigators todiscuss project finances and funding status.

The Grants Manager Breviews proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies, ensures regulatory requirements are met, and verifies that Conflict of Interest disclosures and other required documentation are completed and submitted as appropriate. This role provides comprehensive financial management services, including budget reconciliation, payroll processing, salary grid maintenance,financial reporting, effort reporting support, and monitoring grantexpenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor regulations and University guidelines.

The position is supervised by the department's Director of Finance and Operations and works closely with the PSOM Office of Research Support Services, which providesfunctional guidance and oversight. The Grants Manager B oversees acomplex portfolio that includes large programmatic awards,institutional training grants, and other sponsored projects. The individual manages all aspects of post-award administration for assigned Principal Investigators and serves as a resource to othergrants management staff by interpreting sponsor and University policies and procedures.

The position plays a significant role inthe development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental grants management policies and processes. Additional responsibilities include creating and maintaining salary grids,assisting with effort reporting activities, supporting departmental leadership during the annual budget process, and supervising aGrants Coordinator.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$77,330.00 - $98,946.00 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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