Lead, Pre-Award Grants & Research Administration

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution in New York is seeking a Manager of Research Administration to oversee pre-award grant activities. Responsibilities include assisting principal investigators in grant development, managing submission processes, and providing coaching to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in grant management and strong communication skills. This role requires working closely with various stakeholders to advance research initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in pre-award grant management.
• Mastery of grant management terminology and standards.
• Capacity to work independently in a multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs with development and submission of federal and state grants.
• Prepare grant budgets and supporting documents.
• Maintain detailed records of grant submissions and other support.

Skills

Pre-award grant management

Coaching

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in biological science or business/administration (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

NIH systems (eRA Commons, ASSIST, RePORTER)

Job description

A prominent research institution in New York is seeking a Manager of Research Administration to oversee pre-award grant activities. Responsibilities include assisting principal investigators in grant development, managing submission processes, and providing coaching to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in grant management and strong communication skills. This role requires working closely with various stakeholders to advance research initiatives.