Pre-Award Coordinator, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) seeks five highly motivated and experienced professionals to serve as Pre-Award Coordinators in the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research.

The EMS Research Office provides proposal preparation support and grant administration services for a $70 million per year college research enterprise. College-level research administrators are a vital part of Penn State's vibrant research community which boasts annual research expenditures exceeding $1.2 billion and ranks among the top 30 public research universities in the nation.

As a result of recent investments in Penn State's research administration infrastructure, we have experienced turnover in multiple pre-award positions. We therefore have the unique opportunity to rebuild our pre-award team from the ground up with an influx of new personnel selected through a nationwide search. The successful candidates will join a highly respected team of pre-award and post-award professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced, innovative, and service-first environment.

Responsibilities
The Pre-Award Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and submission of compliant proposal packages on behalf of faculty and researchers for their designated college sub-units.This position requires demonstrated experience with the following tasks:

• Prepare proposal budgets and non-technical components of grant applications

• Review solicitation requirements and provide guidance to faculty to ensure compliant submissions

• Generate grant application packages on a variety of government websites (i.e. Research.gov, Grants.gov)

• Maintain cognizance of University research administration policies and guidelines, and provide guidance to faculty and staff on appropriate procedures and required approvals

• Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Accounting, Office of Research Protections, and other University contacts as needed throughout the proposal process

Work Arrangement
The EMS Research Office is supportive of flexible work arrangements aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. The location of these positions is flexible and can be performed remotely within the United States. Standard working hours are in the Eastern time zone.

Education and Experience
Positions will be filled within the Proposal and Award Generalist career field at a level consistent with the candidate's education and relevant experience:

• Intermediate Professional:requires a bachelor's degree or higher and one year of experience in research administration or related positions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Advanced Professional:requires a bachelor's degree or higher and three or more years of experience in research administration or related positions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Senior Professional:requires a bachelor's degree or higher and six or more years of experience in research administration or related positions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a high-volume deadline-driven environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to those with proposal submission experience with Department of Energy (DOE), NASA and/or Department of Defense (DoD) sponsors.

Application Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

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Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

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