Asst Dir, Grant Finance and Compliance

Temple University's College of Education and Human Development is searching for an Assistant Director of Grants Finance and Compliance

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage

• Paid time off

• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T26

Salary Range: $49,250 - $60,000

Learn more about the “T” salary structure here:

https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration in the College of Education and Human Development and in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, The Assistant Director of Grants Finance and Compliance will handle the day-to-day coordinating and monitoring of pre- and post-award operations related to a portfolio of sponsored research projects or grant funded centers assigned by the Assistant Dean.

The incumbent will be responsible for pre-award activities including, but not limited to, acting as the primary liaison to faculty PIs for policies and procedures regarding strategic budget development, grant proposal submissions, sub-award documentation and obtaining approvals in compliance with federal, state and other sponsoring agency and university guidelines and policies.

The Assistant Director will also support any post-award administration by maintaining CEHD grant databases and providing regularly scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports and projections to faculty and administrators. The incumbent will provide guidance, approval and operational support in compliance with requisite Notice of Award (NOA) terms and conditions for all post-award payment, procurement and receivable deposit activity for both compensation and non-compensation expenses on awards, ensuring prompt invoicing, processing, as well as detailed reconciliation, reporting and identification/processing of any needed modifications. The Assistant Director of Grants Finance and Compliance will be responsible for completing the close-out process at the end of each project period, ensuring that receivables match expenses and supporting all audits.

Essential Functions

Pre-Award

· Support faculty and Program Directors with grant proposal submissions in conjunction with university level research administration offices in budget development, sub-award documentation, administrative portions of proposals and internal approvals.

· Develop policies and procedures related to the responsibilities of Principle Investigators for the duration of the award, including reporting, budget modifications, No-Cost Extensions (NCE) and other sponsor specific related actions for strategic planning for the entire project lifecycle.

· Submit applications in the electronic research administration (eRA) applications and liaise with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research Administration.

Post-Award

· Collaborate with the PI or Program Director and the CEHD Director of Human Resources regarding project staff, ensuring that the hiring is in accord with budget and compliance.

· Collaborate with the PI or Program Director and the CEHD Director of Human Resources for payroll changes, pre-view of effort reports, buyouts, and summer research salary in accord with budget and compliance.

· According to the needs of the award, assist with the identification of staffing and professional development needs of the respective research center.

· Oversee the Notice of Award requirements including conflict of interest and re-budgeting.