Grant Manager

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

. 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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex clinical research grants, including pre-award and post-award activities, budget development, and compliance with sponsor regulations. Proficient in financial administration, grant reconciliation, and providing guidance on university policies and procedures.

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Grants ManagementBudget DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringFinancial ReportingProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Grant ReconciliationBudget PreparationExpenditure MonitoringFinancial AnalysisProposal Review

Soft Skills

Independent WorkMentoringAdvising

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Submission Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical Research GrantsTraining GrantsProgram Project GrantsOMB Uniform GuidanceRegulatory Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support pre- and post-award research and financial administration for individual investigators
Manage complex clinical research grants, training grants, and program project grants with multiple sub-contracts
Work with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget development, and pre-award submissions
Monitor and review grant charges and expenditures for compliance with sponsor regulations and guidelines
Reconcile grant accounts and budgets and prepare monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators
Work with payroll coordinators, purchasing, and accounts payable to allocate expenses appropriately
Advise faculty on University policies and procedures
Manage post-award activity and resolve issues in accordance with University policy
Liaise across research departments
Provide guidance on electronic submission of grant activities
Assist with preparation and submission of reports
Participate in annual budget submission and financial analysis
Partner with, mentor, and train other Grants Managers
Report to the Administrative and Financial Officer
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required for Grants Manager A
Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required for Grants Manager B
Greater grants management experience for Grants Manager B
Ability to work independently on complex grants, including clinical research grants, training grants, and program project grants with multiple sub-contracts
Knowledge of sponsor and University policies, sponsor regulations and guidelines, and OMB Uniform Guidance
Ability to prepare and review grant proposals and budgets
Ability to manage pre-award and post-award sponsored program funds
Ability to monitor expenditures, reconcile accounts, process payroll and effort reports, and prepare financial reports
Ability to ensure Regulatory Affairs requirements and Conflict of Interest statement submissions are satisfied
Background check 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, including eligible assistance at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options
Substantial time away from work for vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, and family time
Long-term care insurance for eligible employees and family members
Health, wellness, work-life balance, and family support programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, vehicles, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options and flexible work hours
Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household