Grants and Contracts Administrator

4 weeks ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Summary:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly skilled Grants and Contracts Administrator to join our team. As a key member of the Office of Sponsored Programs, you will play a critical role in managing grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, and providing exceptional support to faculty and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft and negotiate outgoing subawards and subcontracts, as well as amendments to existing agreements.
  • Analyze and evaluate agreements, including grants, contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other financial and non-financial agreements with diverse sponsors.
  • Draft agreements and modifications for incoming funding, ensuring compliance with university policy and procedures.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with sponsors, identifying exceptions and ensuring alignment with university guidelines.
  • Consult with research accounting, office of technology transfer, risk management, and other central administration offices to resolve contract compliance issues.
  • Advise faculty on interpreting and adhering to sponsor and university guidelines, resolving contract compliance issues, and communicating with sponsors and sub-recipients.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with federal government regulations, especially the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), is highly preferred.
  • Proposal preparation and post-award management experience, as well as familiarity with issuing outgoing subawards under federal and non-federal prime, are also preferred.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

How to Apply:
  • Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications for the position.
  • Include a resume describing your education and work experience.

About Penn State:
  • We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.
  • We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.


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