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

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.

· 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.

· 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.

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

· Experience in higher education preferred.

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

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