Assistant/Associate Pre-Award Research Administrator - SIRO

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Office (SIRO) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill multiple positions as Assistant/Associate Pre-Award Research Administrators. These positions will be filled at the Proposal and Award Generalist - Advanced or Senior Professional level, based on the successful candidate's qualifications.

The highly skilled professionals will prepare and submit a wide variety of small to large complex proposals in a dynamic, fast paced, and multifaceted environment.

Responsbilities: The selected individual's job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the proposal submission process that includes thorough review of proposals for University signature and submission to various entities such as government agencies, industry, and foundations.
• 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 subsections including 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.
• This position may supervise 1 employee

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.

Application: Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration.

Additional Preferred Education, Experience, or Certifications: Proficiency with various electronic proposal submission sites expected. Experience with training grants and/or clinical trial proposal submissions is a plus, but not required. Current AOR (Authorized Organizational Representative) preferred. 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.

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.

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