Senior Grants Specialist

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Position Summary:

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

 

The Senior Grant Specialist provides a high level of pre and post award grant support within the Research Administration POD and is responsible for working with faculty to prepare and submit grant applications

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide pre award support to faculty across the department including completing all non scientific portions of grant applications Lead budget development nbsp; Gather required documents from collaborators and subcontractor organizations as needed nbsp; Enter grant into Research Navigator and work with the department and Sponsored Programs Administration to ensure the grant is submitted by the funder due date  nbsp;
2. Proactively communicate application process and deadlines to Principal Investigators
3. Assist with gathering and compiling documents for Just In Time requests
4. Submit advance accounts and advance continuation forms
5. Assist with award setup including re budgeting gathering revised subcontract material reviewing notice of award with PI Program Manager and Finance analyst providing salary allocation information to outside divisions/sections/departments setting up consulting agreements with Contracts ensuring subawards are executed
6. Work with PIs to prepare and submit RPPRs in eRA commons and Research Navigator including budgeting and gathering subcontract materials
7. Prepare and submit Research Navigator records and continuation records for non federal grants and No Cost Extensions
8. Provide support with post award including prior approvals re budgets subcontract follow up and carryover requests
9. Assist in maintaining biosketches and other support
10. Serve as a resource to the research community related to sponsor requirements as well as institutional and departmental grants policy
11. Provide peer mentorship to new grant specialists
12. Provide trainings to new team members as needed
13. Perform other duties as assigned nbsp;

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

Bachelors degree in Business Health Administration or a related discipline and a minimum of three to five years relevant combination of education and experience; 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; Related experience in an academic research administration environment strongly preferred Thorough knowledge of pre and post award grants administration; Understands federal state and local policies governing sponsored research; Basic 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

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor s degree; minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a research or an academicenvironment Must include experience with scientific grants preparation Position also requires knowledge and skills in the following areas: Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local state federal and School regulations Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Knowledge of restricted fund accounting principles procedures and standards Skill in the use of personal computers and software applications including database management skills Knowledge of federal state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports statements and/or projections Ability to provide technical advice and information to staff Knowledge of current developments/trends in grant proposals

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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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