Job Title: Grants Administrator PVN ID: CC-2501-006652 Category: Research Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK Job Description General Description About Us:The Grants and Sponsored Programs (GSP) Office at CCNY, under the Office of the Provost, provides professional guidance and administrative support for all sponsored research activities. Our mission is to enhance grant preparation and submission experiences, streamline services, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional research policies. Position Overview:The Grants Administrator is a mid-level role that supports pre-award and post-award functions within the GSP. Reporting to the Director of GSP, the Grants Administrator collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure the smooth preparation, submission, and management of grant proposals and awards. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, assisting in proposal development, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and providing post-award support such as budget modifications, documentation, and report preparation. This is a hybrid position. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment and, as such, are discretionary and subject to operational needs unless otherwise provided by the CUNY Flexible Work Guidelines. Other Duties Pre-Award Administration: + Assist investigators in identifying funding opportunities from federal, state, CUNY, and private agencies. + Review agency guidelines to confirm eligibility and compliance with proposal requirements, including budget limits and cost-sharing. + Provide advice on proposal development and prepare necessary documents, including budgets, administrative forms, and subcontractor agreements. + Coordinate proposal submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Post-Award Administration: + Guide PIs on RFCUNY account management and sponsor agency requirements. + Assist with fiscal documentation, budget modifications, and project management tasks. + Prepare post-award documents, including cost-share and effort reports. + Facilitate communication with internal departments and external institutions. General Duties: + Track and manage proposal submissions. + Prepare reports and updates for stakeholders. + Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Core Competencies: + Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. + Strong knowledge of sponsored programs and research administration. + Familiarity with federal, state, and corporate sponsored program requirements. + Understanding of research compliance regulations and policies. + Proficiency in analyzing proposals and contracts for potential issues. + Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. + Skilled in using office technology and software for tracking sponsored programs. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with grant processes, including pre- and post-award administration. + Knowledge of Cayuse and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. + Familiarity with legal requirements and institutional policies related to research compliance, including human subjects, bio-safety, and animal protocols. RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals About the Research Foundation The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Key Features Department Grants and Sponsored Programs Status Full Time Annual Salary Range $60,000.00 - $106,090.00 Closing Date Mar 06, 2025 (Or Until Filled) Bargaining Unit No Actions + Apply + Print + Email + Linkedin + Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=CC-2501-006652&title=Careers at RFCUNY) + Google + + Twitter (http://twitter.com/home?status=Job Openings at RFCUNY+https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=CC-2501-006652)