Grant and Special Projects Administrator - Office of the Dean for Science

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Grant and Special Projects Administrator in the Office of the Dean for Science. This role entails managing sponsored research grants, advising on budget planning, and coordinating divisional outreach. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years' relevant experience in academic administration or grants management required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer sponsored research grants, contracts, gifts, and faculty start-up funds.
• Advise Principle Investigators on grant funds management and budget planning.
• Manage administrative operations for the Office of the Dean for Science.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Proficiency with MS Office

Ad-hoc reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Grant and Special Projects Administrator to join the Office of the Dean for Science. This individual will administer 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, analyze and revise budgets, and prepare grant reporting. Utilize available internal and external data sources to conduct research and analysis on projects to support the Dean for Science. Consult with the Dean to determine the impact and feasibility of report findings and recommendations. Manage the administrative operations for the Office of the Dean for Science; plan and implement events and activities; supervise office operations and staff. Coordinate divisional outreach activities and manage social media campaigns.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's degreePreferred Education:Master's degreeRequired Experience:3 years' relevant experience in academic administration with experience in data collection and reporting, pre- and post-award grants management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Experience:Prior experience in an academic or research environment.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented. Ability to multi-task and work under multiple deadlines. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and ad-hoc reporting tools.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Experience with financial data systems.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $74,520.00 to USD $80,000.00. 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. 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.