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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is seeking a Proposal and Award Generalist (Level 1), on the Grant Processing/Contract Compliance Team. This position will report to the Grant Processing/Contract Compliance Team Lead.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Review and processing of grants from various federal awarding agencies;
- Review and processing of various non-negotiable agreements and amendments;
- Assist with various non-financial contractual compliance activities such as delinquent reporting;
- Work with PSU internal offices to prepare and submit various closeout reports;
- Assist with other administrative support tasks either in a backup capacity or in times of high demand.
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
This position interacts on a regular basis with faculty, University administrative offices, and external sponsors. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities:
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with faculty on sensitive subject matters;
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with various levels of administrators and staff;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects with numerous interruptions;
- Excellent judgment and organizational skills;
- Must be detail-oriented.
Education and Experience: The position typically requires a High School Diploma or higher plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with federal grants, knowledge of Uniform Guidance as well as federal agency-specific terms and conditions is strongly preferred. Graduate of Penn State ACES (ACOR Certification and Education Series) is desirable.
The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Penn State offers a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, a 75% tuition discount for full-time employees, their spouse, and children to attend any Penn State campus, and paid vacation and sick days. Information about benefits is available here: https://hr.psu.edu/benefits .
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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