Grants, CASSR, and SSRH Administrator - Sociology

New York University•New York, NY

2d•$76,500 - $82,000

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking a talented administrator to join the Department of Sociology as the Grants, CASSR, and SSRH Administrator. This individual will manage grant-related activities for the Department of Sociology, and serve as primary administrative contact for the Center for Advanced Social Science Research (CASSR), and the Social Science Research Hub (SSRH). Grant-related tasks include the identification of funding opportunities, assistance in the preparation and submission of proposals, the development of budgets, researching program and funding guidelines, and fulfilling all reporting requirements on all grants received. Administrative tasks include website management, organization of events, and outreach. Collaborate with other University employees, both in Sociology and other offices such as the Office of Sponsored Programs, in principal accountabilities and occasionally in on-demand tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years Relevant experience including grant budget development/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

2+ years Prior experience in an academic or research environment.
Familiarity with pre and post award grant process.
Proven, verifiable track record of having increased grant portfolios in prior positions.
General knowledge of social sciences and how projects in this field work.

Responsibilities

Manage grant-related activities for the Department of Sociology
Serve as primary administrative contact for the Center for Advanced Social Science Research (CASSR)
Serve as primary administrative contact for the Social Science Research Hub (SSRH)
Identification of funding opportunities
Assistance in the preparation and submission of proposals
Development of budgets
Researching program and funding guidelines
Fulfilling all reporting requirements on all grants received
Website management
Organization of events
Outreach
Collaborate with other University employees, both in Sociology and other offices such as the Office of Sponsored Programs, in principal accountabilities and occasionally in on-demand tasks.