Post-Award Research Administrator/Supervisor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The College of Agricultural Sciences' Office of Grants and Contracts is seeking to hire an energetic Post-Award Research Administrator/Supervisor. The sponsored programs enterprise at Penn State is a highly decentralized environment and offers a broad range and depth of research administration responsibilities at the College level. This position has become open during a time of exciting change and innovation within the department. The candidate will be an integral part of this vibrant team’s continuing vision to be a model of “best-in-class”. The candidate must be able to embrace and participate in change processes and dedicated to continual learning and improvement. 

The purpose of this position is to provide post-award research administration expertise to a portfolio of departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences and directly supervisor 1-2 junior research administrators. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Grants and Contracts/Lead Post-Award. This position will perform work activities in a large volume, fast paced, complex, detailed, and multifaceted environment that requires multi-tasking expertise, managing conflicting priorities often on a deadline, timely work production, and the ability to solve complex problems. 

The selected individual’s job responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee all post-award administration duties in the assigned departments including but not limited to processing, monitoring and closing contracts and grants from various federal, state, local agencies and private companies and foundations.

• 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. 

• Use and interpret award guidelines, regulations and policies to effectively guide departmental offices in managing their grants.

• Supervise and train junior research administrators. 

• Improve complex work processes and problems and address systemic roadblocks.

• Proactively engage faculty and managers to solicit their recommendations and feedback on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of award management.

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