Senior Grants & Proposals Officer

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a SrPO (Senior Post-Award Officer) to deliver high-quality grants management services, coordinating with faculty and staff to support sponsored projects from proposal to post-award administration. The role requires rigorous adherence to sponsor guidelines and independent judgment in a deadline-driven environment.

After initial training, you will manage a group of departments, centers and institutes, ensuring compliance, timely reporting, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• 4 years related experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of related experience (preferred).
• Strong mathematical and organizational competencies are essential.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit required annual and interim progress reports to sponsors based on established procedures.
• Analyze, coordinate, and approve requests for prior approval of post-award changes and actions.
• Review, coordinate, and negotiate award modifications.
• Assist PIs, department staff, and central-administration staff in solving project-related administrative problems and issues.
• Review and endorse correspondence to sponsors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience

4 years related experience

5-7 years of related experience (preferred)

Strong mathematical and organizational competencies

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service abilities

Tools

InfoEd

ARC

Grants.gov

Rascal PT

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a SrPO (Senior Post-Award Officer) to deliver high-quality grants management services, coordinating with faculty and staff to support sponsored projects from proposal to post-award administration. The role requires rigorous adherence to sponsor guidelines and independent judgment in a deadline-driven environment.

After initial training, you will manage a group of departments, centers and institutes, ensuring compliance, timely reporting, and