Grants & HR Administration Specialist

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a Human Resources and Grants Administration Assistant to support HR and pre-/post-award activities within the GSP office at The City College of New York.

The role requires meticulous organization, handling confidential information, and the ability to coordinate with HR, payroll, PIs, and staff. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; 1–2 years' related experience is desirable. This is an on-site NYC position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in HR, office administration, or grants administration is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine HR support during peak periods including onboarding and personnel processing.
• Assist with pre-award, post-award, and general office operations and document routing.
• Coordinate with HR, payroll, and GSP staff to resolve routine discrepancies and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a Human Resources and Grants Administration Assistant to support HR and pre-/post-award activities within the GSP office at The City College of New York.

The role requires meticulous organization, handling confidential information, and the ability to coordinate with HR, payroll, PIs, and staff. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; 1–2 years' related experience is desirable. This is an on-site NYC position.