Programs and Grant Administrator

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Game Center seeks a capable administrator to manage strategic programs, grants, and partnerships that advance academic and public-facing goals. You will oversee the Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development, sponsor reporting, and compliance while coordinating with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience guiding creative teams and large projects in an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3+ years in academic or office administration with experience in grant budgeting.
• Experience managing creative teams and working with sponsors.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer strategic programs, grants, partnerships, and academic partnerships for NYU Game Center.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance for grants and sponsored initiatives.
• Liaise with sponsor representatives, Office of Sponsored Programs, and internal units.
• Lead outreach and programming including high school engagement, internship administration, and public events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Office software

Web publishing

Social media

Games industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Office suite

Web publishing tools

Social media management tools

Job description

Position Summary

Manage and administer strategic programs, grants, partnerships, and academic partnerships for the NYU Game Center in support of the department’s academic, professional development, and public-facing goals. Manage the operational and reporting functions associated with the Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development (CoE), industry-related grants and scholarships, NASAD and Princeton Review reporting, and other sponsored initiatives. Provide oversight of the department’s grant portfolio, including grant renewals, reporting requirements, financial activity, and ensure compliance with sponsor and University requirements. Serve as the department’s liaison with the Office of Sponsored Programs, government agencies, foundation and sponsor representatives and industry representative to interpret requirements, resolve grant-related matters, and ensure appropriate stewardship of sponsored funds. Lead and support a broad range of departmental programs and outreach initiatives, including high school programming, student career development activities, internship administration, incubator support, public events, and communications strategy.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's DegreeRequired Experience:3+ years relevant experience in academic or office administration including experience in grant budget development or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience managing creative teams.Preferred Experience:3+ years Experience in academic environment and/or games industry positionRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with distinguished visitors, faculty, and students. Proven ability to direct and implement a variety of operations and activities, to communicate policies and procedures to individuals at all levels and use problem solving. Knowledge of standard office software, web publishing, and social media. Extensive knowledge of games and game industry.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $85,800.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.