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Grade:  T25
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The Office of the Vice President for Research is responsible for several internal and external reporting requirements that span multiple university systems. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research Administration, the data specialist will be responsible for the reporting requirements of the division, as well as maintaining data integrity across technology platforms. 

The Audit and Special Projects Analyst will work closely with the Assistant Vice President for Research Administration, Director of Post-award, and the ERA Director.  Additionally, the Data Specialist will work with other units across the university based on reporting needs, including data from the Temple University Hospital System and Fox Chase Cancer Center. 

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. 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 strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. 

Temple is 7th in the nation among universities with the fastest growth in research in the past 10 years. Discoveries generated by Temple researchers span the university’s 17 schools and colleges, resulting in a diverse intellectual property portfolio that is reaching significant commercial milestones and delivering new solutions that impact communities.   

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) collaborates with Temple University researchers and external partners to promote meaningful scholarship, uphold research integrity, and foster new discoveries that make a significant impact in communities.   
  
As Temple's researchers and external partners come from all walks of life, so do we. You will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself as part of the Research Administration team. If you value a highly collaborative and innovative team that is diverse and focused on making an impact, please join us.  

Benefits of working at Temple University include:  
Flexible work arrangement  
Great Benefit package  
Generous time off   
Paid Parental Leave  
Tuition Remission  
Dynamic Workforce  

Essential functions:

Supports the annual Financial Statements Audit, Tobacco Audit, and Single Audit report through the preparation of schedules documenting award expenditures.  Assists with ad hoc audit requests, as needed; Prepares data related to rate calculations including the annual fringe rate, periodic Facilities and Administration (F&A) rate, service center rates, and IRB fees. Maintains detailed report files and methodologies to ensure consistency in rate calculations and audit responses.Prepares monthly financial reconciliations and journals across the university including clinical trial F&A and start-up fees, interest bearing accounts, and rogue labor. Prepares data reports for the Accounts Receivable and Billing teams related to outstanding AR, collections, and deliverables.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of three years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Working knowledge of all applicable computer software, and   management skills (including planning, negotiation, and communication skills)
*Knowledge of applicable professional principles, extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures, and financial and budgeting principles.

Preferred:
*Experience using the Banner ERP system (Research Accounting and Grants Billing modules), Cognos, SQL, and InfoEd strongly preferred

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 is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

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: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular