Grade\:  T25
The link below will give you information about the University’s “T” salary structure.
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
Learn more about the “T” salary structure.  

The Pre-Award Administrator will provide essential support in the grant pre-award process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to both internal and external regulations. This role involves coordinating and managing the preparation, review, and submission of grant applications, maintaining regulatory compliance, and collaborating with faculty and associate dean for research to facilitate the pre-award process.

Essential functions\:
• Assists in the end-to-end pre-award grant administration, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required documents. Reviews and analyzes grant applications for completeness and alignment with regulatory and institutional guidelines.

• Monitors relevant internal and external regulations to ensure the organization remains compliant throughout the pre-award process. Implements updates as necessary to maintain compliance standards.

• Aids in the preparation of personnel reports, budget reports, and financial statements to support accurate financial planning and reporting. Ensures budget proposals align with project goals and funding requirements.

• Implements policies and procedures to streamline pre-award activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in grant preparation and submission.

• Provides critical administrative assistance to the Associate Dean for Research, including organizing regular meetings, coordinating deadlines, and supporting workflow to optimize pre-award operations.

• Works with and supports faculty to gather necessary information and ensure all components of grant applications are completed accurately, effectively, and on time.

• Assists in reviewing contracts and related documents for pre-award activities, ensuring terms are consistent with project needs and institutional policies.

• Creates and maintains accurate records and filing systems for all pre-award documents, enabling efficient tracking and retrieval of information as needed.

• Serves as a liaison between PIs and university entities such as sponsored programs and the office of general counsel to facilitate other research related activities including setting up Materials Transfer Agreements and MOUs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned to support the organization’s pre-award functions, compliance, and operational success.

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.  We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.  As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.  
Visit https\://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience\:
Bachelor's degree, and at least two years of experience in grant administration in an academic/research environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities\:
*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with spreadsheet and database software programs.
*Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of research pre- procedures and requirements.
*Demonstrated knowledge of project budgeting and fiscal management.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills.
*Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of inter and intra-university personnel.
*Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
*Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

This position requires a background check.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors working in a healthcare setting must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https\://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement\: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.  

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at\: https\://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

 Grade\:  T25
The link below will give you information about the University’s “T” salary structure.
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
Learn more about the “T” salary structure.  

The Pre-Award Administrator will provide essential support in the grant pre-award process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to both internal and external regulations. This role involves coordinating and managing the preparation, review, and submission of grant applications, maintaining regulatory compliance, and collaborating with faculty and associate dean for research to facilitate the pre-award process.

Essential functions\:
• Assists in the end-to-end pre-award grant administration, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required documents. Reviews and analyzes grant applications for completeness and alignment with regulatory and institutional guidelines.

• Monitors relevant internal and external regulations to ensure the organization remains compliant throughout the pre-award process. Implements updates as necessary to maintain compliance standards.

• Aids in the preparation of personnel reports, budget reports, and financial statements to support accurate financial planning and reporting. Ensures budget proposals align with project goals and funding requirements.

• Implements policies and procedures to streamline pre-award activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in grant preparation and submission.

• Provides critical administrative assistance to the Associate Dean for Research, including organizing regular meetings, coordinating deadlines, and supporting workflow to optimize pre-award operations.

• Works with and supports faculty to gather necessary information and ensure all components of grant applications are completed accurately, effectively, and on time.

• Assists in reviewing contracts and related documents for pre-award activities, ensuring terms are consistent with project needs and institutional policies.

• Creates and maintains accurate records and filing systems for all pre-award documents, enabling efficient tracking and retrieval of information as needed.

• Serves as a liaison between PIs and university entities such as sponsored programs and the office of general counsel to facilitate other research related activities including setting up Materials Transfer Agreements and MOUs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned to support the organization’s pre-award functions, compliance, and operational success.

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.  We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.  As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.  
Visit https\://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience\:
Bachelor's degree, and at least two years of experience in grant administration in an academic/research environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities\:
*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with spreadsheet and database software programs.
*Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of research pre- procedures and requirements.
*Demonstrated knowledge of project budgeting and fiscal management.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills.
*Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of inter and intra-university personnel.
*Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
*Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

This position requires a background check.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors working in a healthcare setting must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https\://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement\: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.  

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at\: https\://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.