Grant Administrator - Chemistry

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,106 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a dedicated Grant Administrator to join the Chemistry (Administration) team. You will manage all pre-award functions for the department, identifying grant opportunities, coordinating proposal preparation, and submitting proposals in a timely and compliant manner.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of grant budgeting or writing experience, with preference for academia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of grant budgeting/writing experience.
• Experience in an academic or research environment preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH/NSF grant policies and guidelines.
• Detail oriented with strong writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all pre-award functions for the department, including overall organization and submission of grant proposals.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

NIH/NSF policies

Accounting fundamentals

Office software

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Grant Administrator - Chemistry

Posting Number

2026-15888

Location : Location

US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification

Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

Department

Chemistry (Administration)

School/Division

Arts and Science (AS1111)

Compensation Grade

Band 52

Union

N/A

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing

Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Grant Administrator to join the Department of Chemistry. This individual will manage all pre-award functions for the department, including overall organization and submission of grant proposals. Identify grant opportunities, as well as research program guidelines, and fulfill all reporting requirements on awarded grants.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Required Experience: 3+ years relevant experience including grant budget development/grant writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in an academic or research environment. Pre-award and post award budgeting experience.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent writing, analytical, problem-solving skills, communication and organizational skills. Working knowledge of NIH and NSF grant policies and guidelines. Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals. Knowledge of standard office software. Must be detail oriented.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $76,106.25 to USD $82,000. 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. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.