Grants & CASSR Administrator - Sociology

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,500 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in New York is seeking a talented Grants & CASSR Administrator to manage grant-related activities for the Sociology Department. This role involves serving as the primary administrative contact for the Center for Advanced Social Science Research and assisting with grant proposals, budgets, and reporting requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, emphasizing strong analytical and organizational skills. The annual base salary for this role ranges from $76,500 to $82,000, excluding additional incentives and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience including grant budget development/grant writing.
• Experience with processing federal grants or equivalent combination.
• Prior experience in an academic or research environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant-related activities for the Sociology Department.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for CASSR and SSRH.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in proposal submissions.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Budget development

Knowledge of office software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a talented administrator to join the Department of Sociology as the Grants & CASSR Administrator. This individual will manage grant-related activities for the Department of Sociology, and serve as primary administrative contact for the Center for Advanced Social Science Research (CASSR), and the Social Science Research Hub (SSRH). Grant-related tasks include the identification of funding opportunities, assistance in the preparation and submission of proposals, the development of budgets, researching program and funding guidelines, and fulfilling all reporting requirements on all grants received. Administrative tasks include website management, organization of events, and outreach. Collaborate with other University employees, both in Sociology and other offices such as the Office of Sponsored Programs, in principal accountabilities and occasionally in on-demand tasks.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience: 2+ years Relevant experience including grant budget development/grant writing, processing federal grants or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Experience: 2+ years Prior experience in an academic or research environment. Familiarity with pre and post award grant process. Proven, verifiable track record of having increased grant portfolios in prior positions. General knowledge of social sciences and how projects in this field work.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent writing, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Extremely detail-oriented. Demonstrated success in identifying and researching funding opportunities. Experience developing and managing budgets. Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals. Knowledge of standard office software.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $76,500 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.