Program Coordinator-Psychology

Temple University's College of Liberal Arts is looking for a Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

Responsible for financial, administrative, and regulatory management of federally funded studies on risk for adolescent depression and bipolar disorder. The Program Coordinator is essential for ensuring the compliant and efficient operation of all grants and contracts associated with the Mood & Cognition Lab at Temple University. Primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining accurate budgets and accounting records; and arranging to secure and pay vendors. The Program Coordinator will have primary responsibility for all regulatory and compliance oversight of the projects, including developing, maintaining, and renewing Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols and monitoring; ensuring full staff personnel compliance; and serving as the primary liaison between the lab and key university offices and departments. The Program Coordinator also oversees and coordinates the full cycle of staff management, including hiring, supervision, payroll, and timekeeping, and coordinates travel accommodations for the Principal Investigator (PI).

This position requires Background check - Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

This position requires a child abuse clearance and FBI finger print clearance

Required Education & Experience:

*Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Finance, Accounting, or related field, and at least three years of experience in Project Management or Grant Administration with human participants in a research setting.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.

*Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.

*Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

*Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population.

*Demonstrated professional demeanor and sensitivity towards research participants.

*Ability to lift, carry, or push items weighing 10 - 30 lbs.

Preferred

*Experience in financial analysis, including budget interpretation, variance reporting, and audit preparation.

*Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and strict federal and university deadlines.

*Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant regulations, particularly those related to the NIH and human subjects research compliance (IRB/IBC).

*Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality of financial and personnel records.

*Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex compliance and financial issues to Principal Investigator and administrators.

*Experience working with Temple University systems: Banner, Taleo, Kronos, and Concur systems.

This position is assigned as Hybrid.

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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.

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Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

T Grade: T25

Salary Range: $41,250 - $63,538

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.