Grant Administration & Compliance Coordinator

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,300 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New York is seeking an administrative coordinator for research grants within its Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will assist in preparation, monitoring, and compliance of grants and contracts, alongside providing support to faculty. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience are preferred. The role operates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and requires intermediate Microsoft Office skills and strong interpersonal abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their administrative careers in a research-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, review, and renewal of grants, contracts, and subcontract proposals.
• Prepare grant proposals and subcontracts for all sponsored research projects.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities related to grants and contracts.
• Assist with sponsored project setup and budget line items.
• Assist in the preparation of faculty biosketch for compliance.
• Monitor departmental compliance with conflict of interest disclosures.
• Attend SPA meetings to enhance knowledge of grants administration.
• Coordinate annual effort reporting compliance.
• Coordinate quarterly meetings with research Principal Investigators.
• Assist with post-award activities and project close-out.
• Monitor and respond to urgent financial transaction requests.
• Perform other departmental administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office

Good interpersonal skills

Initiative

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A prominent educational institution in New York is seeking an administrative coordinator for research grants within its Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will assist in preparation, monitoring, and compliance of grants and contracts, alongside providing support to faculty. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience are preferred. The role operates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and requires intermediate Microsoft Office skills and strong interpersonal abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their administrative careers in a research-focused environment.