Subaward Specialist / Senior Subaward Specialist - SACO

Subaward Specialist Or Senior Subaward Specialist

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) is seeking to fill a Subaward Specialist or Senior Subaward Specialist position in the newly created Subaward Administration and Compliance Office (SACO).

The SACO has partnered with Penn State's College of Engineering to design a new model of managing Penn State subawards and subcontracts ("subs"). Penn State currently supports over $170M in subs at any given time (this excludes subs issued by the Applied Research Lab and the College of Medicine, which are outside the scope of this position).

The goals of the SACO are to support faster set-up of new subawards, a better tool for communicating subrecipient performance with principal investigators, higher quality documentation of subrecipient monitoring activities, more timely payment of invoices, and a more efficient closeout process. If this effort proves successful, other business areas will be given an opportunity to "opt in" to the model.

This position will be responsible for :

• Working closely with college research administrators, financial officers, and the Office of Budget and Finance to implement best practices across all business areas.
• Spearheading training efforts to ensure research administrators are aware of new, emerging, and ongoing subaward contractual compliance obligations.
• Monitoring key indicators of the subaward health of the sponsored portfolio, including subaward request processing times, subaward amendment processing times, review and payment of subrecipients' invoices, and timelines for subaward closeout.

More specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

The Subaward Specialist or Senior Subaward Specialist (Proposal and Award Generalist) will be expected to keep current on new and emerging federal and other sponsor requirements, university policies, and state and federal regulations regarding sponsored project administration.

Qualifications :

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications :

If filled as Proposal and Award Generalist - Senior Professional, this position requires : Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Certifications : None. If filled as Proposal and Award Generalist - Advanced Professional, this position requires : Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Certifications : None.

Application Instructions :

Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications in the position, as well as a resume describing their education and work experience.

Work Arrangement :

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at our University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone. Individuals working fully remotely may be asked to travel to Penn State to participate in certain on-campus activities. Such travel costs will be covered by Penn State.

Background Checks / Clearances :

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits :

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $89,600.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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EEO Is The Law :

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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