Proposal and Awards Generalist 2 - Humanities Administration

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  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This position will assist Humanities and the Office of Medical Education faculty with preparation, submission, and post-award management of funded projects, as well as "academic maintenance" activities necessary for faculty to be productive. This includes:

Pre-Award Support (Preparation/Submission)

-Identify comprehensive list of requirements for grant application

-Work with PI to establish who has primary responsibility for each component

-Ensure all institutional components (eg, PIAF, description of facilities) are completed

-Ensure project team members provide all necessary materials (eg, documentation needed for sub-awards, biosketches)

-Gather necessary information (eg, F&A rates, cost-share agreements) and collaborate with PI to complete all project-specific components (eg, budget, budget justification, personnel, recruitment tables)

-Format, collate, and submit grant applications to the Office of Research Affairs

-Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Research Affairs

Post-Award Support

-Assist with payment and record-keeping of invoices and services (eg, web hosting agreements, contracts)

-Work with Chief Admin in Humanities to provide PI with budget reports

-Assist faculty with follow-on activities related to the funded project (eg, annual progress reports to funding body, no-cost extensions)

Academic Maintenance

-Assist primary Humanities faculty to keep research profiles and biosketches updated

-Ensure ongoing compliance with PSU expectations regarding Activity Insight accounts, PURE pages, and Open Access publication requirements

-Identify research funding opportunities and share with Humanities faculty as per their respective areas of interest

-Assist with logistics coordination for planned or ongoing projects

-Assist with project activities involving REDCap

-Assist with formatting of manuscripts for publication

-Assist with regulatory compliance issues (eg, tracking protocol-specific certifications, CITI training status, submitting IRB modifications)

Typically requires an Associate's Degree or higher, 2+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History- 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of 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. 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

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. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
  

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This position will assist Humanities and the Office of Medical Education faculty with preparation, submission, and post-award management of funded projects, as well as "academic maintenance" activities necessary for faculty to be productive. This includes:

Pre-Award Support (Preparation/Submission)

-Identify comprehensive list of requirements for grant application

-Work with PI to establish who has primary responsibility for each component

-Ensure all institutional components (eg, PIAF, description of facilities) are completed

-Ensure project team members provide all necessary materials (eg, documentation needed for sub-awards, biosketches)

-Gather necessary information (eg, F&A rates, cost-share agreements) and collaborate with PI to complete all project-specific components (eg, budget, budget justification, personnel, recruitment tables)

-Format, collate, and submit grant applications to the Office of Research Affairs

-Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Research Affairs

Post-Award Support

-Assist with payment and record-keeping of invoices and services (eg, web hosting agreements, contracts)

-Work with Chief Admin in Humanities to provide PI with budget reports

-Assist faculty with follow-on activities related to the funded project (eg, annual progress reports to funding body, no-cost extensions)

Academic Maintenance

-Assist primary Humanities faculty to keep research profiles and biosketches updated

-Ensure ongoing compliance with PSU expectations regarding Activity Insight accounts, PURE pages, and Open Access publication requirements

-Identify research funding opportunities and share with Humanities faculty as per their respective areas of interest

-Assist with logistics coordination for planned or ongoing projects

-Assist with project activities involving REDCap

-Assist with formatting of manuscripts for publication

-Assist with regulatory compliance issues (eg, tracking protocol-specific certifications, CITI training status, submitting IRB modifications)

Typically requires an Associate's Degree or higher, 2+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History- 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of 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. 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

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. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

Hershey, PA