The project director will partner with many university offices and the 黑料视频 RI for help with implementation and monitoring throughout the project. These offices include:
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
In relation to sponsored projects, the provost signs the Authorization Form to Seek External Funding after university proposal review and prior to proposal submission. Upon award, the Office of the Provost may review any academic issues related to sponsored projects. For project administration, all faculty appointments, summer contracts, off-campus fellowships, and sabbaticals are processed through the Office of the Provost.
Research and Innovation
The Office of Research and Innovation provides leadership and support for the advancement of research and scholarly activity by faculty, administrators, and students. The Office of Research and Innovation can assist with questions related to matching funds, human subjects, animal subjects, integrity in research/scientific misconduct, technology transfer, and other compliance matters. The names and contact information for Research and Innovation staff can be found on the Research and Innovation website or by calling 724-357-7730.
College Deans
For sponsored programs, college deans are instrumental in supporting research and scholarly activities of their faculty. The dean signs off on the Authorized Form to Seek External Funding prior to proposal submission and may support external activities by providing funds to match the external award.
黑料视频 Research Institute
The 黑料视频 Research Institutes provides pre- and post-award services to the university related to externally funded projects. The names, contact information, and assignments of each project development officer and all 黑料视频 RI staff can be found on the 黑料视频 RI website or by calling the main phone number 724-357-2223.
Grant and Special Fund Accounting Office
The Grant and Special Fund Accounting Office is within the Division of Administration and Finance. This office is responsible for assisting the project director with grants that are awarded to the university; procedural, regulatory, and fiscal concerns; establishing cost centers; monitoring the project budget; ensuring compliance with all PASSHE, university, and funding regulations; and preparing all required financial reports.
Procurement Services
Procurement Services is part of the Administration and Finance Division. Procurement Services is responsible for acquiring all equipment, supplies, and contractual services for the university, regardless of the funding source.
Office of Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources is responsible for the university’s employment policies and procedures. In relation to sponsored projects, the Office of Human Resources is responsible for coordinating the employment (position classification, hiring, benefits, etc.) for all grant or contract-funded project personnel.
Payroll Services
As part of the Administration and Finance Division, Payroll Services is responsible for processing the payroll for faculty and staff employees. The office provides assistance to employees in the processing of benefit options, direct deposit, and tax exemption, and maintains leave records for all employees. For students, Payroll Services processes the payroll for undergraduate and graduate student employees, graduate assistants, and teaching associates. In relation to sponsored projects, Payroll Services processes grant-funded employment and assistantships.