Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

This position is responsible for effectively assisting the TJU community in complying with sponsor requirements regarding post award management of sponsored programs.This is accomplished by having a thorough understanding of federal grant policies (as well as state, local and non-profit agencies), keeping abreast of changes to these regulations and attending ongoing training in the field of research administration.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Establishment of Sponsored Projects accounts. This entails the careful review of terms and conditions of each award notice, contract or clinical trial agreement, as well as the review of the fiscal aspects of each award (budget , Famp;A rate, cost sharing, etc.)
• Has responsibility for entering data in the PeopleSoft Grants Management module, including generating accounts, budget updates, continuations and extensions.
• Monitors monthly financial statements for overruns, accelerated or delayed expenditures and cash flow. Meets regularly with assigned departments to review accounts and address problems quickly;participates in statement review meetings. . Educates faculty and RACE grants administrators regarding award terms. Responds to requests for information.
• Must have knowledge of University financial systems (particularly PeopleSoft and Cayuse ) and grant accounting procedures. Can access financial information electronically. Has a working knowledge of University procedures and work flow.
• Demonstrates commitment to our core values of excellence and innovation, integrity and respect, teamwork and communication.
• Knows policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties. Uses sound judgment and is award of potential hazards before taking action. Promptly reports errors/events or situations of actual or potential harm. Understands emergency procedures and can demonstrate appropriate response.

Has signing authority to approve expense transactions, including Position Control requests, cost transfers and Ascent requests.. Approval is based on knowledge and interpretation of regulations and established policies and procedures, combined with sound judgment and evaluation of each specific situation. Approvals are to be made considering the compliance environment and the financial impact to Jefferson. Approves, or obtains approval, for administrative requests such as grant extensions, Professional Service Agreements and significant effort reductions. Has shared responsibility for the timely fiscal closeout of completed projects Works with staff from the Research Administration Center of Excellence (RACE) and the Jefferson Clinical Research Insititute (JCRI) to close accounts.

• 3 to 5 years experience in a research administration environment (or a combination of education and experience).
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance federal sponsor regulations and in particular, the NIH Grants Policy Statement.