Job ID: 2025-14335 Type: NYU Tandon School of Engineering (PE1001) # of Openings: 1 Category: Finance/Real Estate/Procurement/Grant Management New York University
Overview
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 Senior Director of Research Administration and works with members of Tandons Office of Sponsored Programs, Finance, academic and research units and research centers, and NYUs 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 Tandons 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education.
NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life