Grants Pre-Award Specialist: Proposals & Compliance

SRA International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking a Mid-level Pre-Award Grants Administrator to lead pre-award administration within the Grants and Sponsored Programs Office. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators from opportunity identification through submission, ensuring timely, compliant proposals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, internal approvals, and just-in-time requests, with limited post-award involvement for setup and handoff to post-award teams.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of pre-award sponsored programs and research administration.
• Ability to interpret sponsor requirements and translate them into guidance.
• Understanding of research compliance regulations and institutional policies.
• Proficiency in reviewing solicitations, budgets, and award terms.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators in identifying funding opportunities aligned with goals from federal, state, and private sponsors.
• Analyze solicitations and sponsor policies to confirm eligibility and deadlines.
• Lead the preparation and review of proposal packages and internal approvals.
• Manage electronic routing and submission through Cayuse and sponsor portals.
• Coordinate award acceptance and initial setup, including budgets and approvals.
• Guide PIs through initial RF-CUNY account setup and sponsor requirements.
• Resolve transition items and maintain organized award handoff files.
• Maintain records and track proposals, approvals, submissions, and actions.
• Prepare reports for leadership and contribute to pre-award outreach and training.
• Perform other related duties with emphasis on pre-award functions.

Skills

Pre-award administration

Proposal submission

Budget review

Compliance guidance

Project management

Communication

Records management

Tools

Cayuse

Grants.gov

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking a Mid-level Pre-Award Grants Administrator to lead pre-award administration within the Grants and Sponsored Programs Office. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators from opportunity identification through submission, ensuring timely, compliant proposals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, internal approvals, and just-in-time requests, with limited post-award involvement for setup and handoff to post-award teams.