Research Administration Specialist (pre-award Focus), Ross And Carol Nese College Of Nursing

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Pre-award grant administration
Proposal development and submission
Sponsor guideline review
Serve as the primary point of contact for all pre-award activities, coordinating the preparation of grant and contract proposals

Job Summary

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all pre-award activities, coordinating the preparation of grant and contract proposals.
  • Perform interim account reconciliation, financial monitoring, and expense compliance review, while also managing purchase orders for research supplies and services.
  • This role provides integrated backup and operational support across research administration functions, including routing of regulatory compliance materials.

Matching Summary

Serve as the primary point of contact for all pre-award activities, coordinating the preparation of grant and contract proposals.

Salary

Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pre-award grant administration
  • Proposal development and submission
  • Sponsor guideline review
  • Financial monitoring and reconciliation
  • Procurement and purchase order management
  • Collaboration with university units

Nice-to-have

  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Training and guidance provision
  • Flexible work arrangements support

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of research administration experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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