Financial Research Administrator (University of Pennsylvania, Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine)

Reference Number 58-31869 Posted Job Title FINANCIAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR School Name School of Veterinary Medicine Org Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine Posted to the Web 05/14/2019 Posted Job/Salary Grade 027 Employment Type Exempt Hours N/A Position Type Full Time Position Schedule M-F 8am - 5pm Months 12 Position Length Ongoing Position End Date University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. School/Center Overview The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, the School is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/ Duties Under the supervision of the Manager of Grants and Contracts, this individual will be the primary point of contact for all CSAM grant submissions to federal, non-federal and industry sponsors including Clinical Trials within the VCIC. He/she will provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to PIs and other research personnel in the preparation, review and submission of proposals in accordance with University and Sponsor policies. This individual will: act as liaison with Faculty, Research Services and Penn Center for Innovation; enter Sponsored Research Agreements, Master Service Agreements, NDA’s, NMTA and subcontracts in RIS System; provides Just in Time (JIT) information for NIH funded projects; oversight of PHS/FITS certifications process; responsible for setting up Core Facilities service accounts such as DNA Sequencing, Cell Center, Flow Cytometry, etc.; processing manual journal entries to resolve wayward and suspense transactions; collaborates with the Grants Manager in following up with sponsors and institutions regarding invoice tracking, outstanding payments, etc; responsible for Polaris requisition approvals, cage transfers, etc. In addition, this role will collaborate with the Grants Manager to manage the PennVet Working Dog Center’s financial and grant operations. This individual will allocate and reconcile a large volume of Procard transactions; approve purchase orders and non-PO vendor payments; deposit non-gift revenue to proper accounts; processes payroll allocations and transactions for WDC staff; will utilize Business Objects to generate monthly reports to review and track income & expenses for various accounts. Under the direction of the Grants Manager, special projects and other duties will be assigned on an ad hoc basis. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting/business administration with 3 to 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Strong background in Pre-award activities (submitting NIH grant submissions required). Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.) Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently, establish priorities and set/meet deadlines. Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a complex financial and administrative environment, while maintaining flexibility. Knowledge of University financial policies and procedures and experience with University systems including PennERA, Business Objects, Ben Financials, Polaris and Pennworks is strongly preferred. Experience with NIH and other federal granting agencies is required as well as a working knowledge of Uniform Guidance. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. Quick Link http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/46288 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). 1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Jobs@Penn Contacted by a Penn Recruiter Referred by a Penn Employee Referred by a friend or family member Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Inside Higher Ed Indeed.com Other Internet Advertisement Linkedin Twitter Other Social Media Site Professional Affiliation/Trade Website Diversity Association/Publication Website Heard about it at a conference or career fair Apple One Recruitment and/or staffing agency 2. * What is your highest level of education completed? Less than high school education High School Diploma or GED Vocational or Technical School Associate's Degree or Two Year College Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PHD/MD/JD or equivalent doctoral degree 3. * How many years of experience do you have related to this position? 0 to 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 2 to 3 Years 3 to 5 Years 5 to 7 Years 7 to 10 Years Over 10 Years Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents** Cover Letter If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Reference Number 58-31869
Posted Job Title FINANCIAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR
School Name School of Veterinary Medicine
Org Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine
Posted to the Web 05/14/2019
Posted Job/Salary Grade 027
Employment Type Exempt
Hours N/A
Position Type Full Time
Position Schedule M-F 8am - 5pm
Months 12
Position Length Ongoing
Position End Date

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

School/Center Overview

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, the School is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/

Duties

Under the supervision of the Manager of Grants and Contracts, this individual will be the primary point of contact for all CSAM grant submissions to federal, non-federal and industry sponsors including Clinical Trials within the VCIC. He/she will provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to PIs and other research personnel in the preparation, review and submission of proposals in accordance with University and Sponsor policies. This individual will: act as liaison with Faculty, Research Services and Penn Center for Innovation; enter Sponsored Research Agreements, Master Service Agreements, NDA’s, NMTA and subcontracts in RIS System; provides Just in Time (JIT) information for NIH funded projects; oversight of PHS/FITS certifications process; responsible for setting up Core Facilities service accounts such as DNA Sequencing, Cell Center, Flow Cytometry, etc.; processing manual journal entries to resolve wayward and suspense transactions; collaborates with the Grants Manager in following up with sponsors and institutions regarding invoice tracking, outstanding payments, etc; responsible for Polaris requisition approvals, cage transfers, etc.

In addition, this role will collaborate with the Grants Manager to manage the PennVet Working Dog Center’s financial and grant operations. This individual will allocate and reconcile a large volume of Procard transactions; approve purchase orders and non-PO vendor payments; deposit non-gift revenue to proper accounts; processes payroll allocations and transactions for WDC staff; will utilize Business Objects to generate monthly reports to review and track income & expenses for various accounts.

Under the direction of the Grants Manager, special projects and other duties will be assigned on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting/business administration with 3 to 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Strong background in Pre-award activities (submitting NIH grant submissions required). Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.) Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently, establish priorities and set/meet deadlines. Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a complex financial and administrative environment, while maintaining flexibility. Knowledge of University financial policies and procedures and experience with University systems including PennERA, Business Objects, Ben Financials, Polaris and Pennworks is strongly preferred. Experience with NIH and other federal granting agencies is required as well as a working knowledge of Uniform Guidance.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Quick Link http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/46288

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

Jobs@Penn
Contacted by a Penn Recruiter
Referred by a Penn Employee
Referred by a friend or family member
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Inside Higher Ed
Indeed.com
Other Internet Advertisement
Linkedin
Twitter
Other Social Media Site
Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
Diversity Association/Publication Website
Heard about it at a conference or career fair
Apple One
Recruitment and/or staffing agency

2. * What is your highest level of education completed?

Less than high school education
High School Diploma or GED
Vocational or Technical School
Associate's Degree or Two Year College
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PHD/MD/JD or equivalent doctoral degree

3. * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?

0 to 1 Year
1 to 2 Years
2 to 3 Years
3 to 5 Years
5 to 7 Years
7 to 10 Years
Over 10 Years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter