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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as a Pre-Award Coordinator in the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research.

The EMS Research Office provides proposal preparation support and grant administration services for a $70 million per year college research enterprise. College-level research administrators are a vital part of Penn State’s vibrant research community which boasts annual research expenditures exceeding $1.2 billion and ranks among the top 30 public research universities in the nation. The selected candidate will join a highly respected team of pre-award and post-award professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced, innovative, and service-first environment.

Responsibilities
The Pre-Award Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and submission of compliant proposal packages on behalf of faculty and researchers for their designated college sub-units. This position requires demonstrated experience with the following tasks:

• Prepare proposal budgets and non-technical components of grant applications.

• Review solicitation requirements and provide guidance to faculty to ensure compliant submissions.

• Generate grant application packages on a variety of government websites (i.e. Research.gov, Grants.gov).

• Maintain cognizance of University research administration policies and guidelines, and provide guidance to faculty and staff on appropriate procedures and required approvals.

• Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Accounting, Office of Research Protections, and other University contacts as needed throughout the proposal process.

Work Arrangement
The EMS Research Office is supportive of flexible work arrangements aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. The location of this position is flexible, and it can operate remotely within the United States. Standard working hours are in the Eastern time zone.

Education and Experience
This position will be filled at the Proposal and Award Generalist – Advanced Professional level and requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and three or more years of experience in research administration or related positions or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a high-volume deadline-driven environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged