Grants Manager B (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Business Office)

About the Role

Under limited supervision, the Grants Manager B is responsible for managing sponsored program funds throughout the full award lifecycle, from pre-award through post-award administration. This position provides oversight of the pre-award process by supervising Grants Coordinators and partnering with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget preparation, sponsor compliance requirements, and submission activities for a diverse portfolio of funding sources. The Grants Manager B is also responsible for managing post-award administration, including monitoring and reviewing expenditures, reconciling sponsored project accounts, preparing and reviewing monthly financial reports, and meeting regularly with Principal Investigators to discuss project finances and funding status.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Grants Coordinators and partner with Principal Investigators on proposal development, budget preparation, sponsor compliance requirements, and submission activities
• Monitor and review expenditures, reconcile sponsored project accounts, and prepare and review monthly financial reports
• Meet regularly with Principal Investigators to discuss project finances and funding status
• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and University policies, ensure regulatory requirements are met, and verify Conflict of Interest disclosures and other required documentation are completed and submitted
• Provide comprehensive financial management services including budget reconciliation, payroll processing, salary grid maintenance, financial reporting, effort reporting support, and monitoring grant expenditures
• Oversee a complex portfolio that includes large programmatic awards, institutional training grants, and other sponsored projects
• Serve as a resource to other grants management staff by interpreting sponsor and University policies and procedures
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental grants management policies and processes
• Create and maintain salary grids, assist with effort reporting activities, and support departmental leadership during the annual budget process
• Supervise a Grants Coordinator

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay

$77,330.00 - $98,946.00 annual rate. Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.