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Posted Job Title
Finance and Administration Specialist (Neurology)
Job Profile Title
Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
This position will provide financial and administrative support to the NeuroGeneRx Center within the Department of Neurology. The position will manage multiple activities, tasks and competing priorities in a self-directed manner to support key Center activities throughout their entire lifecycle. This role will independently coordinate, monitor, process and/or report on all transactions related to the NeuroGeneRx Center's financial activities, including but not limited to weekly time reporting (payroll), purchasing, payables, and reimbursements. This position will establish and maintain account and transaction files. The primary focus will be to be the Center's liaison with the business office to monitor pre- and post-award functions, liaise with internal and external constituents and maintain personnel/payroll/human resources records. The position will evaluate and report on relevant financial and administrative issues that may arise, make recommendations towards resolution and work with the business office to implement solutions to identified issues.
The position will be responsible for: Clinical trial budget development in conjunction with the Office of Clinical Research, activity tracking and invoicing; Pre-award functions (routing agreements for review, budget development); Post-award functions (working with grant staff to monitor expenses and grant reporting with faculty); Tracking of all center funds; Preparing, reviewing and/or processing purchase order requests and travel expense reports, budget expenses, invoices; Staff time tracking; Completing other business administrative tasks as assigned.
Job Description
This position will provide financial and administrative support to the Neurogenetics Therapy Center within the Department of Neurology. The position will manage multiple activities, tasks and competing priorities in a self-directed manner to support key Center activities throughout their entire lifecycle.
This role will independently coordinate, monitor, process and/or report on all transactions related to the Center's financial activities, including but not limited to weekly time reporting (payroll), purchasing, payables, and reimbursements. This position will establish and maintain account and transaction files. The primary focus will be to be the Center's liaison with the business office to monitor pre- and post-award functions, liaise with internal and external constituents and maintain personnel/payroll/human resources records. The position will evaluate and report on relevant financial and administrative issues that may arise, make recommendations towards resolution and work with the business office to implement solutions to identified issues.
The position will be responsible for:
Clinical trial budget development, activity tracking and invoicing;
Pre-award functions in conjunction with grant staff (routing agreements for review, budget development);
Post-award functions in conjunction with grant staff (monitoring and reconciling, researching and resolving wayward and suspense charges);
Tracking of all center funds;
Preparing, reviewing and/or processing purchase order requests and travel expense reports, budget expenses, invoices;
Personnel/payroll/human resources records;
Completing other business administrative tasks as assigned.
It is expected that this position will be familiar with Center, Department and University policies and procedures and make sure they are communicated effectively and implemented appropriately. This position functions as part of a multidisciplinary team, works cooperatively with members of the Neurology Business Office and reports to the Center's Program Manager.
The successful candidate will approach work in a cooperative and service-oriented manner, will share equipment and responsibilities in a sensitive and supportive manner, and will understand and support the overall mission of the Neurogenetics Therapy Center.
The position is contingent on continued funding.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: A Bachelor's Degree and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent computer skills are essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn and master multiple University financial and administrative databases, programs and systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills required. Must be detail-oriented. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information in an appropriate and professional manner and to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects. Must be a team player with a collaborative working style.
PREFERRED: Prior experience with clinical trial finances is preferred.
Applicants must attach cover letter and resume
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $65,861.00
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Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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