Proposal and Award Generalist

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In FY23, the College of Engineering was awarded over $144 million in sponsored research awards, submitted over 1,000 proposals, and managed over $118 million in research expenditures. The successful candidate will assist their designated department primarily with post award management in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, and deadline-driven environment, which requires multi-tasking and managing priorities, along with resolving complex problems in a timely manner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist faculty in departmental-level post award management, from start to finish, on each grant, including cost share and effort monitoring. Monitor accounts to ensure faculty are spending according to award and budget expectations for regulatory and financial compliance, including allowability of expenses and ensuring cost share requirements are met. Facilitate budget revisions, no cost extensions, grant closeouts, and invoicing requests. Verify account sustainability and allowability, as well as calculate costs of expenditures including graduate assistantship expenses, capital equipment, IT related equipment, etc. Monitor all accounts associated with grants including cost share accounts, milestone payment accounts, fabrication accounts, etc. Communicate with various staff, faculty, departments, or units within and outside of the College of Engineering to manage budgets and expenditures. May occasionally assist with proposals, including cost share requirements. The successful candidate will be a conscientious and detail-oriented individual who can perform work activities in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, detailed, and multifaceted environment. Experience with university accounting and research administration, as well as knowledge of university financial policies and procedures, are preferred. University system experience, such as Strategic Information Management System (SIMS), Penn State's System for Integrated Management, Budget, and Accounting (SIMBA), and Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), is preferred. Graduates of the ACOR Certification and Education Series (ACES) program are preferred. The College of Engineering is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. Education: The minimum requirement Intermediate level: is a Bachelor's + 1 year of experience, Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Professional level: is a Bachelor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience The Pennsylvania State University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. 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