Senior Grants Administrator

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York, NY

396d • $92,000 - $112,200

About The Position

The Senior Grants Administrator is responsible for managing grants and sponsored research-related administrative and financial activities, focusing on the development and growth of research activities. This role involves overseeing pre-award and post-award processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and sponsor requirements, and providing financial oversight of grants and contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Approximately 5 years of experience in basic research administration.
• Experience in pre and post-award processes, lab ordering, and equipment management.
• Experience in reporting, budgeting, and compliance aspects of research.
• Knowledge of Lab Safety and NIH regulations governing basic research.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Experience in developing business and strategic plans for new programs and program growth.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to foster smooth communication and teamwork among clinical research faculty, fellows, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and database applications.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates pre-award activities.
• Ensures timely submission of federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grant applications and contracts.
• Responsible for grants and contracts processing.
• Oversees accurate completion and timely routing of internal paperwork and disclosures.
• Negotiates with sponsors as needed for contract execution.
• Maintains database and records to track activities.
• Oversees and coordinates post-award activities.
• Provides ongoing financial oversight of grants and contracts, including tracking of funds and evaluating expenditures.
• Forecasts expenditures and prepares and submits progress and final reports.
• Maintains, tracks, and updates effort tracking to ensure compliance with time and effort policies.
• Works with investigators to manage budgeting process for grants and contracts.
• Manages payments of services and reimbursements of expenses.
• Responsible for preparation of standard and ad-hoc reports on expenditures and awards/grants.
• Provides analysis and reasons for variance as needed.
• Creates growth plans for sustainability and strategizes with leaders to increase overall grant portfolio.
• Manages onboarding and appointment process for postdoctoral staff and graduate students.
• Recruits, hires, and supervises administrative and technical staff for various programs.
• Serves as the point-of-contact and resource for all research grant activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $92,000.00 - $112,200.00
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree