Assistant/Associate Director, Grant and Contract Financial Administration

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a rewarding career at a prestigious institution? The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Grant and Contract Financial Administration to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial administration for sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of groundbreaking research and partnerships at one of the top universities in the world.

1. Oversee and manage all financial aspects of sponsored projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
2. Ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies, regulations, and guidelines related to financial administration of grants and contracts.
3. Collaborate with principal investigators and project teams to develop and monitor project budgets, and provide financial guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Review and approve expenses related to sponsored projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project budgets and sponsor guidelines.
5. Prepare and submit financial reports to sponsors in a timely and accurate manner.
6. Monitor and reconcile project expenditures, identify and resolve any discrepancies, and communicate any budgetary concerns to project teams and university leadership.
7. Serve as a resource for faculty and staff regarding financial administration of sponsored projects, providing guidance and training as needed.
8. Stay informed about changes in regulations and policies related to sponsored projects financial administration, and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance.
9. Collaborate with other departments, such as research administration and accounting, to streamline processes and improve efficiency in financial administration of sponsored projects.
10. Participate in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and systems related to sponsored projects financial administration.
11. Maintain accurate and organized records of financial transactions and reports for sponsored projects.
12. Assist in the preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.
13. Support the university's efforts to maintain a strong reputation for responsible financial management of sponsored projects.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or university leadership.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant/Associate Director, Grant and Contract Financial Administration in Philadelphia, PA, USA is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as the specific organization, years of experience, and level of education.

The University of Pennsylvania, often abbreviated simply as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. It was one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education. The university has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its highly ranked graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor James Wilson participated in writing the first draft of the U.S. Constitution, its medical school, the first in North America, and Wharton, the nation's first collegiate business school.