Pre-Award Grants Lead for Research Proposals

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits and Accruals

Job summary

RFCUNY's Grants and Sponsored Programs Office at The City College of New York seeks a Pre-Award Grants Administrator to lead pre-award administration with Principal Investigators, from identifying funding opportunities through proposal submission and limited post-award handoff.

You will manage budgets, ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, coordinate Cayuse submissions, and support award setup, maintaining organized records and collaborating with RF-CUNY units and sponsors.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in pre-award administration and proposal submission is preferred.
• Familiarity with Cayuse and sponsor portals (Grants.gov) is expected.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award administration from opportunity identification to submission.
• Prepare budgets and budget justifications; coordinate internal approvals.
• Manage award transition activities including setup and documentation.
• Maintain organized handoff to post-award staff and ensure compliance.

Skills

Pre-award administration

Proposal submission

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cayuse

Grants.gov

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RFCUNY's Grants and Sponsored Programs Office at The City College of New York seeks a Pre-Award Grants Administrator to lead pre-award administration with Principal Investigators, from identifying funding opportunities through proposal submission and limited post-award handoff.

You will manage budgets, ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, coordinate Cayuse submissions, and support award setup, maintaining organized records and collaborating with RF-CUNY units and sponsors.