Grants Manager, Research Administration & Compliance

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Grants Manager to lead pre- and post-award grant activities. You will manage budgets, ensure sponsor compliance, and communicate with funding agencies while supporting principal investigators.

The role requires collaboration with the Associate Director of Finance and Administration, strong attention to detail, and experience in research administration. This on-site position sits within the DFA team at Columbia University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a research administration environment.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Finance & Administration to implement priorities and track performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documents for submission.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, university guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Provide budget monitoring, financial reconciliation, and reporting for sponsored projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely proposal submissions and approvals.
• Advise principal investigators and administrators on budget management and reporting.

Skills

Grant management

Budget oversight

Compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rascal

SciEnCV

Sponsor portals

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Grants Manager to lead pre- and post-award grant activities. You will manage budgets, ensure sponsor compliance, and communicate with funding agencies while supporting principal investigators.

The role requires collaboration with the Associate Director of Finance and Administration, strong attention to detail, and experience in research administration. This on-site position sits within the DFA team at Columbia University.