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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Office (SIRO) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Junior Pre-Award Research Administrator (Proposal and Award Generalist – Intermediate Professional). The successful candidate will report to a Senior Pre-Award Research Administrator and prepare a 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 following:

• Review and interpret sponsor and University guidelines, policies, and funding announcements to advise and guide faculty, staff, proposal development and project management teams.
• Advise faculty and staff in all aspects of proposal development and submission requirements.
• Prepare proposal applications including all subsections. Ex. budgets and non-technical components as indicated in the solicitation.
• Obtain departmental, College and University approvals as required.
• Serve as a pre-award liaison with sponsors, external research partners, Central offices, Institutes, Departments and Colleges across the University.

The selected individual will maintain positive and effective working relationships both internal and external with assigned teams, research administration units, sponsors, faculty and staff. 

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:  Associate’s degree or higher along with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre or Post Award research administration experience is required.

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.

Additional Preferred Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Proficiency 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.

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