Grants Coordinator I: Support Medical Research Proposals

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Grants Coordinator I to support faculty in pre-award administration of grants and contracts. You will assist PIs with developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals, manage budgets, and maintain records.

The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and regulatory compliance within a deadline-driven environment. The position offers opportunity to grow in grants administration, with training and cross-functional interaction across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to collaborate effectively across diverse constituencies.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven, multi-tasking environment; sound judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; willingness to learn new systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Train under senior staff to build foundational knowledge of pre-award processes, with a focus on individual investigator grants.
• Assist PIs in preparing, reviewing, and submitting compliant proposals for federal, state, and foundation funding.
• Develop grant budgets and justifications; coordinate with collaborators and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate records of biosketches, other support documents, and submission materials.
• Track application status, manage timelines, and support Just-In-Time and progress report submissions.
• Ensure completeness of documentation and maintain standardized templates, tools, and filing systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Grants Coordinator I to support faculty in pre-award administration of grants and contracts. You will assist PIs with developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals, manage budgets, and maintain records.

The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and regulatory compliance within a deadline-driven environment. The position offers opportunity to grow in grants administration, with training and cross-functional interaction across