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Grants Manager A, SAS Natural Sciences Regional Business Office

Chemistry Department, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026

💰 $80,000/yr($65,628/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

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.

Posted Job Title

Grants Manager A, SAS Natural Sciences Regional Business Office

Job Profile Title

Grants Manager A

Job Description Summary

SAS Finance is seeking a new Grants Manager. The Grants Manager will report to the Natural Sciences Associate Director of Finance & Administration. The Grants Manager is an integral member of the Natural Sciences RBO within the School of Arts and Sciences. The Natural Sciences RBO supports the unique business needs of 13 departments, programs and centers. SAS Finance staff is committed to supporting the academic mission of the School and the University by adding value through our work, finding solutions to operational challenges, and helping to prepare the School for tomorrow.

Job Description

The School of Arts and Sciences forms the foundation of the scholarly excellence that has established Penn as one of the world's leading research universities. We teach students across all 12 Penn schools, and our academic departments span the reach from anthropology and biology to sociology and South Asian studies. http://www.sas.upenn.edu/

Responsibilities:

Manage proposal development process, budget development and related pre-award issues for a diverse sponsor portfolio.
Assist with all aspects of proposal submission (electronic and paper submissions) and necessary follow-up to confirm proper acceptance by sponsor.
Apply knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance.
Manage post-award processes including monitoring and review of all charges to sponsored projects, reconciliation of accounts, sub award management, effort reporting and production of monthly financial reports for Principal Investigators, including fund projections etc.
Monitor compliance to sponsor guidelines.
Routinely meet with Principal Investigators to discuss and advise on financial and other administrative related issues related to their research budgets to ensure compliance of protocol submission.
Participate in School-wide and University initiatives to strengthen research administration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of pre and post-award experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with federal granting agencies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe applications, Business Objects.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, verbal and written communication.
Ability to apply solid organizational and time management to a deadline driven, multip