Grants Manager

Grants Manager

The Grants Manager in the Office of Sponsored Programs at NYU Tandon School of Engineering supports faculty in pre and post award administration of sponsored projects and programs. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Research and works with members of Tandon's Office of Sponsored Programs, Finance, academic and research units and research centers, and NYU's Offices of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Administration to set-up, administer, and report on grants. The Grants Manager at Tandon is responsible for financial and non-financial pre- and post-award grants management, fiscal compliance, monitoring and reporting for all federal, state, city, county, foundation and not for profit grants, contracts, subcontracts and other related sponsored agreements at Tandon's School of Engineering. The Grants Manager provides a thorough review and analysis of all Tandon sponsored project awards established in CAYUSE by the Office of Sponsored Programs and creates Tandon awards in CAYUSE under the direction of the Office of Sponsored Programs. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Tandon researchers with direct pre-award research administration support as they develop and submit proposals to external sponsors to support their research. This position works with faculty to assist in all aspects of proposal development and including identifying funding opportunities, reviewing the program announcement, preparing checklists, working with faculty on budget development, budget justifications and all technical aspects of proposal submission to ensure that proposal submissions meet department, university and sponsor guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Education : Bachelor's Degree in a related area Required Experience : 5+ years experience in developing sponsored research proposals, including budget development, writing, and submission management, supervision or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with federal and non-federal sponsored research guidelines, policies, practices, funding sources, websites and organizations is essential. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities : Knowledge of University policies and procedures related to grant and contract activity, as well as University processes, systems, and offices involved in grant and contract submission and management, is essential. An understanding of best practices in sponsored research is important for facilitating successful pre- and post-award research administration. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and excellent oral and written communication skills are required, including the ability to clearly and effectively answer questions from faculty, staff, and other customers. The role also demands a demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, and interpret proposal requirements and to review, interpret, and apply federal, university, and sponsor rules and regulations to assigned projects. Precision, detail orientation, reliability, and the ability to work independently and adapt to frequent changes in work assignments are crucial. Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and respectfully as part of a team, are necessary.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu / nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and / or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.