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Grade\:  T26
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.  

Temple University is 7th in the nation among universities with the fastest growth in research in the past 10 years. Working within Temple's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) empowers you to work with premiere scientists and be exposed to a vast array of cutting-edge research. You can be part of the team that gets the next great discovery underway. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. We are seeking a team member who embodies our core values of service excellence, integrity, and the development of collaborative partnerships, in support of the innovative research taking place in the college.

Under the supervision of the Director of Research Development, the Program Manager will both provide technical support for university-wide grants and programmatic support for the Interdisciplinary Research program activities sponsored by those grants. Technical support may include management of interdisciplinary research projects, Pre-Award grant processes,. This position will also oversee and coordinate reporting on Pre-Award. The incumbent will possess both a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to interpret and apply University, College and sponsor policies and procedures. Programmatic support may include the implementation of key initiatives and programs across the research enterprise and collaboration with the OVPR team and its partner organizations to plan, organize, and execute programs while supporting research, project evaluation, and reporting. 

Essential Functions\: 

Facilitates Interdisciplinary Research program activities\: Oversees the day to day running of the I-SPARK program an interdisciplinary initiative of OVPR. Assists Director of Research Development with events that result in formation of new interdisciplinary research teams. Manages logistics and communications for interdisciplinary research teams. Prospects team-specific grants. Represents OVPR at meetings with stakeholders and sponsors, primarily serving as a liaison and ambassador of OVPR. Assists with a warm hand-off between Research Development teams to college, center or post award stakeholders, as appropriate. Documents and curates all project management activities related to creation of new I-SPARK Interdisciplinary Research team. 

Coordinates all grant activities within Research Development Interdisciplinary Research program as the primary liaison to faculty by providing support in Pre-Award activities such as\:

Proposal support; point of contact for proposal submissions. Assesses accuracy & validity of submissions. Project management; assists with sending grants for reviews by coordinating with internal reviewers and / or external reviewers. Manages the deadlines and timelines for each project undergoing review. Coordination and submission of progress reports, final closeout and reconciliation. Budget development; developing budgets for pre-award submissions with relevant partners. Database Management; oversees data entry into InfoReady & ERA platforms pertaining to grant submissions & progress reports. 

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\: Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of related experience. Certificate in Research Administration (CRA), Master's or MBA preferred. Experience in higher education, particularly in research and/or program/project management. Demonstrated project management experience including grant writing and/or research manuscript preparation. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities\:

Excellent organization and project management along with the ability to achieve strategic objectives. Strong writing and editing skills, along with the ability to convey information about complex issues both verbally and in writing using data and reasoning. Ability to manage many projects, simultaneously, in collaboration with several internal and external partners. Ability to think strategically, identify potential problems, innovate, and provide proactive solutions.  Ability to foster collaborative relationships and identify potential for collective impact. Expertise in data management and analysis, with knowledge about study design and analysis techniques. Proficient in Excel and/or other data analysis software. Proficiency with standard software (Office suite, SharePoint, communication and survey platforms). Excellent time management skills, with a commitment to reliability, dependability, and meeting deadlines

Preferred

Certificate in Research Administration (CRA), Master’s or MBA preferred. Experience in grant-writing and/or developing peer-reviewed research articles. Experience in higher education or higher-education adjacent organization, such as a nonprofit or foundation.

This position requires a background check.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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.

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Grade\:  T26
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.  

Temple University is 7th in the nation among universities with the fastest growth in research in the past 10 years. Working within Temple's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) empowers you to work with premiere scientists and be exposed to a vast array of cutting-edge research. You can be part of the team that gets the next great discovery underway. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. We are seeking a team member who embodies our core values of service excellence, integrity, and the development of collaborative partnerships, in support of the innovative research taking place in the college.

Under the supervision of the Director of Research Development, the Program Manager will both provide technical support for university-wide grants and programmatic support for the Interdisciplinary Research program activities sponsored by those grants. Technical support may include management of interdisciplinary research projects, Pre-Award grant processes,. This position will also oversee and coordinate reporting on Pre-Award. The incumbent will possess both a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to interpret and apply University, College and sponsor policies and procedures. Programmatic support may include the implementation of key initiatives and programs across the research enterprise and collaboration with the OVPR team and its partner organizations to plan, organize, and execute programs while supporting research, project evaluation, and reporting. 

Essential Functions\: 

Facilitates Interdisciplinary Research program activities\: Oversees the day to day running of the I-SPARK program an interdisciplinary initiative of OVPR. Assists Director of Research Development with events that result in formation of new interdisciplinary research teams. Manages logistics and communications for interdisciplinary research teams. Prospects team-specific grants. Represents OVPR at meetings with stakeholders and sponsors, primarily serving as a liaison and ambassador of OVPR. Assists with a warm hand-off between Research Development teams to college, center or post award stakeholders, as appropriate. Documents and curates all project management activities related to creation of new I-SPARK Interdisciplinary Research team. 

Coordinates all grant activities within Research Development Interdisciplinary Research program as the primary liaison to faculty by providing support in Pre-Award activities such as\:

Proposal support; point of contact for proposal submissions. Assesses accuracy & validity of submissions. Project management; assists with sending grants for reviews by coordinating with internal reviewers and / or external reviewers. Manages the deadlines and timelines for each project undergoing review. Coordination and submission of progress reports, final closeout and reconciliation. Budget development; developing budgets for pre-award submissions with relevant partners. Database Management; oversees data entry into InfoReady & ERA platforms pertaining to grant submissions & progress reports. 

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\: Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of related experience. Certificate in Research Administration (CRA), Master's or MBA preferred. Experience in higher education, particularly in research and/or program/project management. Demonstrated project management experience including grant writing and/or research manuscript preparation. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities\:

Excellent organization and project management along with the ability to achieve strategic objectives. Strong writing and editing skills, along with the ability to convey information about complex issues both verbally and in writing using data and reasoning. Ability to manage many projects, simultaneously, in collaboration with several internal and external partners. Ability to think strategically, identify potential problems, innovate, and provide proactive solutions.  Ability to foster collaborative relationships and identify potential for collective impact. Expertise in data management and analysis, with knowledge about study design and analysis techniques. Proficient in Excel and/or other data analysis software. Proficiency with standard software (Office suite, SharePoint, communication and survey platforms). Excellent time management skills, with a commitment to reliability, dependability, and meeting deadlines

Preferred

Certificate in Research Administration (CRA), Master’s or MBA preferred. Experience in grant-writing and/or developing peer-reviewed research articles. Experience in higher education or higher-education adjacent organization, such as a nonprofit or foundation.

This position requires a background check.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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.