Research Grants and Finance Manager

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Updated: 2 months ago

Research Grants and Finance Manager
Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007291)
 Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.
 The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is recruiting a Research Grants and Finance Manager for the Rehabilitation Neural Engineering Laboratory. RNEL conducts research aimed at improving the quality of life of individuals with neurological impairments by advancing scientific understanding of motor and somatosensory systems to engineer new rehabilitation therapies and technologies. This position is primarily responsible for assistance with proposal submission, postaward grant and financial management, and personnel projections. Prior budgeting and financial management experience is required. Prior experience working with a multidisciplinary lab managing large multisite studies as well as prior experience working with various federal, foundation and Industry sponsors is highly preferred. 

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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Manager (Pre & Post-Award)
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule M-F, 8:30am - 5pm
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Not Applicable
Essential Functions Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.
Physical Effort Little physical effort required, mostly sedentary position.
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