Grants Specialist

Job Description

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Grants Specialist.

The Grants Specialist provides pre-award grant support within Sponsored Research Operations - Integrated Support for the department of Neurology. The Grants Specialist is responsible for working with the faculty across multiple divisions to process and review grant applications, as well as tracking and reporting on active, pending, and planned grant applications. This position entails general research administration duties.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide pre-award support to faculty across several departments. This includes; completing all non-scientific portions of grant applications; leading budget development; gathering required documents from collaborators and subcontractor organizations, as needed; entering the grant into Research Navigator; working with the department and Sponsored Programs Administration to ensure the grant is submitted by the funder due date
Proactively communicate the application process and deadlines to Principal Investigators
Assist with gathering and compiling documents for Just-In-Time requests
Maintain repository of documents that will ensure a more efficient grant submission process, such as biosketches and training tables, for departmental faculty
Work with PIs to prepare and submit RPPRs in eRA Commons and Research Navigator including budgeting and gathering subcontract materials. Serve as a resource to the research community related to sponsor requirements as well as institutional and departmental grants policy.
Provide guidance on pre-award processes, including sponsor guidelines, submission procedures, and compliance requirements
Create and maintain grants-related reports at the department level including planned submissions, number of submissions, and priority scores for submitted grants
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a

Experience working in a team-oriented environment with ability to take initiative and work independently
Proven ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality products
General knowledge of pre-award grants administration
Experience with federal, state and local policies governing sponsored research
General knowledge of accounting, budgeting and finance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to support and work with a diverse group of faculty and staff, and interpersonal and problem-solving skills required
Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures and communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to a diverse population
Ability to assess situations and provide solutions to mitigate problems or issues during grants submission process
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Related experience in an academic research administration environment strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in Microsoft Office software
General knowledge of post-award grants administration

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.


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