Program Assistant, Department of Cell & Molecular Bio, Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford, NJ)

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Title: PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Location: Stratford, NJ

Department: Cell & Molecular Biology

Reports To: Department Administrator

SUMMARY

The Department of Cell & Molecular Biology of Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is searching for a Program Assistant to join their team. This position is responsible for assisting in departmental administrative procedures and grant related business supporting the Neuroscience and Cell & Molecular Biology departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as financial and customer service contact person for administrative, faculty and research laboratory staff.

• Assists in researching purchase information. Responsible for initiating and tracking purchase requisitions, ordering and invoice reconciliations.

• Assists with preparation of grant budgets for submission to outside federal and external funding agencies. Works closely with Procurement and OSPs Pre and Post Award in grant management.

• Maintains up to financial records for all grant reporting.

• Monitors and facilitates financial transactions including budget and cost transfers as appropriate.

• Ensures expenditures are in accordance with the allocation of funds and budgets.

• Ensures compliance with university and federal government project policies and procedures relative to financial transactions.

• Understands and adheres to Rowan’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIUMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting, finance or related area.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience grant budgeting and analysis.

• Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

• Strong computer skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with university finance and administrative database systems (BANNER) desired.

• Experience in higher education preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in grant budgeting and analysis.

SALARY INFORMATION

• In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $68,903.91.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

• For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” *Some benefits do not apply to temporary employees. · For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

NOTES:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.