Post-Award Research Administrator (Senior Supervisor)

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The College of Agricultural Sciences seeks to hire an energetic and experienced Post-Award Research Administrator (Senior Supervisor) in the Ag Research Administration Office.

The Post-Award Research Administrator pursues, administers and conducts sponsored programs; reviews awards for items specific to the faculty, department, and college/unit; informs faculty and college personnel of special contractual requirements; ensures compliance with university guidelines; and provides training to personnel on topics that cover the breath of research administration.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and approve requests for advance fund numbers, fund numbers, cost centers, cost sharing cost centers, and other account set up actions.

• Prepare and submit budget documents for awarded funds, budget adjustments, and account close-out transfers confirmation.

• Responsible for tasks associated with labor distribution and effort.

• Review expenditures for approval; review and approve personnel appointments on sponsored program funds.

• Run system-generated financial reports; manage subawards; prepare and submit monthly/quarterly financial reports.

• Maintain knowledge of funding policies, regulations and procedures to assist with the administration of awards and to assist in the determination of the allocability, allowability, reasonableness and consistency of costs.

• Resolves issues and implements solutions; initiates process improvements to address systemic roadblocks.

• Supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

• Complete the Penn State ACES Program and obtain PSU Delegated Signature Authority, if not already completed/obtained.

 
This is a remote position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00.

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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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