Grants and CASSR Administrator - Sociology

New York University • New York, NY

2d • $77,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking a Grants Administrator for the Department of Sociology. The position manages grant-related activities for the department and serves as the primary administrative contact for the Center for Advanced Social Science Research (CASSR) and the Social Science Research Hub (SSRH). Grant work includes identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal preparation and submission, developing budgets, researching program and funding guidelines, and completing grant reporting requirements. Administrative work includes website management, event organization, and outreach. The role collaborates with University employees in Sociology and other offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs, on principal accountabilities and occasional on-demand tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including grant budget development or grant writing, processing federal grants, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and researching funding opportunities.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Knowledge of standard office software.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of prior experience in an academic or research environment.
• Familiarity with pre- and post-award grant processes.
• A proven, verifiable track record of increasing grant portfolios in prior positions.
• General knowledge of the social sciences and how projects in this field work.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant-related activities for the Department of Sociology.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for CASSR and SSRH.
• Identify funding opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of proposals.
• Develop grant budgets.
• Research program and funding guidelines.
• Fulfill reporting requirements for grants received.
• Manage websites, organize events, and conduct outreach.
• Collaborate with University employees in Sociology and other offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time