Sponsored Projects Officer

New York University; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sponsored Projects Officer to manage research grants and contracts. This role involves advising faculty on budget planning, monitoring spending, and preparing grant reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in budget or grants management. Join a dynamic team committed to academic excellence and contribute to impactful research initiatives while enjoying a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in budget or grants management.
• Experience in an academic or research environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsored research grants and contracts.
• Advise on grant funds management and budget planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Database Software Knowledge

Spreadsheet Software Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sponsored Projects Officer

Posting Number

2025-14597

Location : Location

US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification

Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

Department

Sponsored Projects

School/Division

Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) (CM1017)

Compensation Grade

Band 52

Union

N/A

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing

Position Summary

Manage sponsored research grants, contracts, gifts, and faculty 'start-up' funds. Advise Principle Investigators on grant funds management and budget planning, interpret terms of grant contracts, monitor appropriate spending, analyze and revise budgets, and prepare grant reporting. Provide administrative support to senior faculty, including responding to correspondence and inquiries independent of faculty members' involvement and determining when to escalate matters to their attention; plan and implement seminars, colloquia, and other events.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
2+ years relevant experience with budget or grants management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:
2+ years Experience in an academic or research environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of laws, principles, rules and policies relating to federally funded grants and contracts to universities.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $72,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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