Senior Grants Manager, Research Administration

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is looking for a Senior Grant Administrator in the Department of Pediatrics. This full-time role involves managing grant finances, ensuring compliance, and supporting faculty in developing and submitting projects. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least four years in grants management. Proficiency in grant systems, MS Office, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position, alongside rigorous attention to detail and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience plus four years of related work experience.
• Grants Management certification desirable.
• Six years of progressively responsible pre-award and grants management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a firm understanding of grant finances, policies, and procedures.
• Take full responsibility for meeting performance metrics on the grant portfolio.
• Prepare annual and final reports, and deliver regular financial status reports to principal investigators.
• Advise on adherence to federal, university, and departmental guidelines.
• Support faculty with the development, review, submission of sponsored projects.

Skills

Grant finances understanding

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

NIH systems and procedures (ASSIST, eRA Commons, NIH RePORT)

Columbia University ARC account management system

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is looking for a Senior Grant Administrator in the Department of Pediatrics. This full-time role involves managing grant finances, ensuring compliance, and supporting faculty in developing and submitting projects. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least four years in grants management. Proficiency in grant systems, MS Office, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position, alongside rigorous attention to detail and effective communication.