Grants Manager: Pre & Post-Award Specialist

Columbia University Biomedical Engineering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Biomedical Engineering seeks a grants administrator to manage both pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliant, timely submissions and accurate budget development. You will work closely with PIs and central offices to optimize funding and reporting across NIH, NSF, DOD, and foundation sponsors.

The role requires hands-on NIH proposals, strong budgeting skills, and a solid grasp of university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in a technical, scientific, or financial field.
• 3–5 years grants pre-award experience.
• 3 years grants post-award or financial analysis/reporting experience.
• Hands-on NIH grants proposal submission experience.
• Strong knowledge of NIH and Columbia policies and budgeting controls.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively manages pre-award process and assist with proposal budgets andJust-in-Time info.
• Oversees post-award activities including budgets, expenses, variances, and reporting.
• Reviews notices of award, terms, and conditions; monitors compliance and financial health.
• Manages subcontracts and subcontractor financial monitoring; coordinates with PIs and central offices.
• Develops and maintains post-award dashboards and quarterly attestations; supports audit activities.

Skills

Grant administration

NIH/NSF/DOD grants

Budgeting & financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/financial field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

InfoEd

ASSIST

Grants.gov

Fastlane

Job description

Columbia University Biomedical Engineering seeks a grants administrator to manage both pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliant, timely submissions and accurate budget development. You will work closely with PIs and central offices to optimize funding and reporting across NIH, NSF, DOD, and foundation sponsors.

The role requires hands-on NIH proposals, strong budgeting skills, and a solid grasp of university policies.