Post-Award Research Administrator – Grants & Compliance

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking a mid-level professional for comprehensive post-award support, ensuring effective financial management and regulatory compliance for sponsored projects.

You will collaborate with PIs, department admins, and the GSP Office to implement, manage, and close awards in line with sponsor requirements and institutional policies. This hybrid role requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in post-award administration or related field.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and sponsor guidelines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Post-Award Financial Management: assist in understanding terms, prepare requests, reconcile accounts monthly.
• Coordinate salary appointments, effort certifications, and personnel actions for grant staff.
• Maintain project files and monitor sponsor compliance and audits.
• Provide guidance to faculty on post-award processes and forms.
• Liaise with RFCUNY/GSP offices to streamline workflows and resolve issues.

Skills

Post-Award Financial Management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Organization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

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Job description

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York is seeking a mid-level professional for comprehensive post-award support, ensuring effective financial management and regulatory compliance for sponsored projects.

You will collaborate with PIs, department admins, and the GSP Office to implement, manage, and close awards in line with sponsor requirements and institutional policies. This hybrid role requires strong communication and analytical skills.