Sponsored Projects Officer

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Grants Manager in New York, NY. This role involves managing sponsored research grants and contracts, advising Principal Investigators on budget planning, and providing administrative support to senior faculty. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in budget or grants management. The annual salary range is between $70,000 and $72,000, excluding bonuses or other incentives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with budget or grants management.
• Experience in an academic or research environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsored research grants, contracts, gifts, and faculty funds.
• Advise on grant funds management and budget planning.
• Provide administrative support to senior faculty.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of database software

Knowledge of spreadsheet software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Manage sponsored research grants, contracts, gifts, and faculty 'start-up' funds. Advise Principle Investigators on grant funds management and budget planning, interpret terms of grant contracts, monitor appropriate spending, analyze and revise budgets, and prepare grant reporting. Provide administrative support to senior faculty, including responding to correspondence and inquiries independent of faculty members' involvement and determining when to escalatE matters to their attention; plan and implement seminars, colloquia, and other events.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Experience: 2+ years relevant experience with budget or grants management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Experience: 2+ years Experience in an academic or research environment. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of laws, principles, rules and policies relating to federally funded grants and contracts to universities.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $72,000.00. 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.