[Hiring] Post-Award Research Administrator (Senior Supervisor) @Penn State University

Role Description

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 breadth of research administration.

• 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.
• Resolve issues and implement solutions; initiate 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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00.
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.