Grants Administrator

NYU • New York, NY

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About The Position

Manage sponsored research funds for the department of Translational Research Center. Develop and prepare grant budget projections and recommendations; monitor and approve expenditures and subcontracts. Assist the Assistant Director and faculty principal investigators in making financial decisions related to grants to ensure grant stipulations and agreements are met. Develop various financial reports to track expenses on grants. Develop and implement grant-related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience creating budgets and managing grant accounts.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet software

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years Experience managing grant accounts in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of grants and contracts administration, including federal regulations and compliance issues, budget monitoring, and general accounting practices.
• Finance knowledge, analytical ability, and good interpersonal skills.
• Solid customer service skills with ability to interact with all members of the campus community.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel, and the College’s computerized accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsored research funds
• Develop and prepare grant budget projections and recommendations
• Monitor and approve expenditures and subcontracts
• Assist the Assistant Director and faculty principal investigators in making financial decisions related to grants to ensure grant stipulations and agreements are met
• Develop various financial reports to track expenses on grants
• Develop and implement grant-related policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time