JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Office (SIRO) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Assistant Pre-Award Research Administrator (Proposal and Award Generalist – Advanced Professional). The highly skilled professional will prepare and submit a wide variety of small to large complex proposals in a dynamic, fast paced, and multifaceted environment.
Responsibilities: The selected individual’s job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the follwing:
The selected individual must maintain positive and effective working relationships with assigned teams, research administration units, sponsors, and faculty.
Work Arrangement: This is a remote-eligible position based in the United States. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher along with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-Award research administration experience is expected.
Additional Preferred Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Experience with various electronic proposal submission sites preferred; Experience with training grants and/or clinical trial proposal submissions is a plus. Experience with Strategic Information Management System (SIMS), SIMS budgets. Graduate of Penn State ACOR Certification and Education Series (ACES) preferred. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or desire to obtain certification is encouraged.
Additional Required Competencies:
This position requires flexibility and self-management skills, high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to prioritize a large number of diverse responsibilities in a very fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate will be capable of working both independently and as a member of a team.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $81,500.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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