Description
The Grants and Contracts Specialist, in the Office of Research’s Pre-Award Research Administration Division, is responsible for the management of pre-award activities for assigned schools and colleges.

Essential Functions of Positions:
•    Processing and monitoring of research grants, contracts and agreements such as continuation applications, no cost extensions and modifications;  
•    Performing research compliance activities; 
•    Training of faculty and staff in all aspects of grantsmanship; 
•    Acting as a liaison between faculty, staff, and outside funders on all grant and contract related matters; 
•    Assisting faculty and staff with university pre- and post-award requirements and processes; 
•    Providing assistance in locating funding opportunities from government, non-profit, and industrial/corporate sources; 
•    Reviewing and interpreting external sponsor guidelines; 
•    Assisting in proposal preparation; 
•    Validating completeness of proposals prior to submission; 
•    Monitoring budgets for compliance with school, university and sponsor regulations;
•    Accepting and reviewing award terms and conditions; 
•    Educating faculty Principal Investigators and research personnel on systems such as NSF Fastlane, NIH Commons and eRA, and on University and Sponsor regulations and guidelines, and updated policy and procedures; 
•    Preparing internal pre-award related reports; and
•    Responding to inquiries from executive level University administration concerning specific grant and contract information. 

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 
 
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience:
 Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of related research administration experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.  

Required Skills & Abilities:
•    Demonstrated ability to utilize online financial systems.
•    Demonstrated computer skills, and advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including advanced spreadsheet and database software skills. 
•    Demonstrated analytical skills, and ability to work with large financial data sets. 
•    Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population.  
•    Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to be task- and detail-oriented. 

Preferred:
•    Strong understanding of Sponsored Projects and Research Administration. 

This position requires a background check.

This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location: Location INSIDE of PA
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular