Grants Associate: Propel Research Funding & Compliance

Research Foundation CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a Grants Associate in the Sponsored Programs and Research Department (SPaR). The role covers pre-award and post-award activities to support externally funded projects from proposal development to closeout.

SPaR handles funding from federal, state, and foundation sources; the Grants Associate assists with proposal production, budgets, sub-awards, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required).
• 3+ years of related experience in sponsored programs or research administration.
• Strong knowledge of USG/donor requirements (NIH, DHHS) and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award: Reviews funding opportunities and guides proposal teams.
• Pre-award: Supports budgets and sub-award packages; coordinates multi-site proposals.
• Post-award: Supports hiring, procurement, and project compliance; tracks reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Deadline driven

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Workday

Job description

Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a Grants Associate in the Sponsored Programs and Research Department (SPaR). The role covers pre-award and post-award activities to support externally funded projects from proposal development to closeout.

SPaR handles funding from federal, state, and foundation sources; the Grants Associate assists with proposal production, budgets, sub-awards, and reporting.