Grants & Research Funding Specialist (Hybrid)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center seeks a Research Programs Specialist to support pre/post award administration and grant processes. You will liaise with the Research Foundation, prepare reports, and coordinate training workshops for PIs to identify funding opportunities.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of related experience, and strong skills in Excel, Word, and Access, with excellent written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience in grants, business administration, database creation, and familiarity with RF policies.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the pre and post award administration of sponsored research programs.
• Review RF award accounts/web reports to ensure accuracy, transmit checks and handle RF account setup.
• Serve as a liaison between GC PIs and the RF.
• Plan, coordinate, design, and implement workshops to train PIs on grant opportunities and guidelines.
• Collect data, track applications and awards, and create reports for internal and external use.
• Maintain ORSP website and create student-focused posts for ORSP Facebook and CUNY Academic Commons sites.
• Monitor funding announcements and coordinate information in reports and distributions to relevant parties.
• Plan and coordinate orientation sessions for award recipients on RF policies, procedures, and forms.
• Support general ORSP functions including NSF surveys and transmittal of grant checks.
• Assist with data gathering for internal and external reporting.

Skills

Grants administration

Database management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree and 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center seeks a Research Programs Specialist to support pre/post award administration and grant processes. You will liaise with the Research Foundation, prepare reports, and coordinate training workshops for PIs to identify funding opportunities.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of related experience, and strong skills in Excel, Word, and Access, with excellent written and oral communication.