Grant Manager

Penn Information Systems & Computing

. Support pre- and post-award research and financial administration for individual investigators .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,628 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex grants, including clinical research and program project grants, while ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations and University policies. Proficient in budget development, financial reporting, and providing guidance on regulatory affairs and conflict of interest requirements.

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Grants ManagementBudget DevelopmentFinancial ReportingRegulatory Affairs ComplianceProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Grant Expenditure MonitoringBudget ReconciliationFinancial AnalysisProposal ReviewPayroll ProcessingEffort ReportingOMB Uniform GuidanceConflict of Interest ManagementPre-Award RequirementsPost-Award Management

Soft Skills

MentoringConsultationCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Clinical Research GrantsProgram Project GrantsUniversity PoliciesSponsored ProjectsFinancial Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support pre- and post-award research and financial administration for individual investigators
Manage complex grants, including clinical research grants and program project grants with multiple sub-contracts
Work with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget development, pre-award requirements, and submissions
Monitor and review charges, reconcile accounts, and prepare monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators
Consult with research faculty on sponsored project budgets and proposals
Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies
Ensure Regulatory Affairs requirements are satisfied and Conflict of Interest statements are submitted when required
Provide accounting services, including budget reconciliation, payroll processing, effort reports, and financial reporting
Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with sponsor regulations and OMB Uniform Guidance
Participate in annual budget submission and financial analysis projects
Partner with, mentor, and train Grants Managers
Work with payroll coordinators, purchasing, and accounts payable to allocate expenses appropriately to grant funds
Meet monthly with investigators to review funds and research portfolios
Advise faculty on University policies and procedures
Manage post-award activity and resolve issues in accordance with University policy
Liaise across research departments
Guide faculty and staff on electronic submission of grant activities
Assist with preparation and submission of reports
Perform other assigned duties
Report to the Administrative and Financial Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Grants Manager A
Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Grants Manager B
Grants Manager B must work more independently and actively participate in specific projects, including annual budget submission
Greater grants management experience for Grants Manager B, including contributions to financial analysis
Experience managing complex grants, including clinical research grants and program project grants with multiple sub-contracts
Knowledge of sponsor and University policies, Regulatory Affairs requirements, Conflict of Interest statements, and OMB Uniform Guidance
Ability to manage sponsored program funds from pre-award through post-award
Ability to monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with sponsor regulations and guidelines
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
TIAA and Vanguard investment options
Substantial time away from work for vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, and family time
Long-term care insurance for employees, eligible family members, and faculty and staff
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options, including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, up to two adoptions in the household