Mount Sinai Health System
Grants Manager - Global Health - ISM
Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Description
The Grants Manager for the Arnhold Institute for Global Health (Arnhold Institute) and the Department of Global Health and Health System Design at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will oversee the full lifecycle of grant management, ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and any applicable government regulations and/or guidelines. This role is cross-functional, collaborating closely with the Institute and Department's HR, Grants, and Finance Team including the Associate Director for HR, Grants, and Finance, the Senior Finance and Contracts Manager, and the Finance and HR Manager to support the efficient and timely administration of Department and Institute grants, budgets, and personnel. They will work in collaboration with the HR, Grants, & Finance team to streamline Institute and Department administrative and grants procedures to improve efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and ensure the Department and Institute's grant administration, financial oversight, and personnel management support needs are fulfilled.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Finance and Human Resources, the Grants Manager will play a key role in pre-award and post-award grant processes, budget optimization, financial projections, and grant-related compliance. This position supports faculty, program leaders, and finance teams in securing and managing extramural funding while ensuring financial integrity and strategic alignment with AIGH's goals.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; MBA in related areas preferred.
7+ years experience in grants management or closely relevant, preferably in health care or higher education, with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experienced preferred.
Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (NIH, USAID, HRSA, etc.) and university research administration.
Experience with grant budgeting, post-award management, and financial reporting.
Experience managing externally sponsored programs in global health involving foreign components and international partners strongly desired
Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Sinai Cloud, Cayuse, Asana, or similar platforms).
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations while maintaining compliance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Second language ability strongly desired especially language ability in Spanish, Nepali, or Kiswahli
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams.
Responsibilities
Pre-Award Management
Collaborate with faculty, program teams, and external partner grants and finance counterparts to develop grant proposals and budgets, ensuring alignment with funding agency requirements.
Work with the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager to review financial components of grant applications to ensure proposed work is adequately supported, the accuracy of budget costs, the allowability of budget items under applicable institutional and sponsor guidelines, and application completeness and adherence to application requirements.
Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., NIH, USAID, HRSA).
Coordinate internal review and approval processes, liaising with finance, legal, and leadership teams.
Assist in forecasting funding needs.
Post-Award Management
Monitor grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and institutional policies.
Work closely with the Finance & HR Manager to oversee personnel allocations, effort reporting, and salary distributions related to grants.
Collaborate with the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager on budget tracking, reporting, and financial reconciliation.
Prepare and submit financial reports, justifications, and budget modifications to sponsors.
Ensure timely invoicing, drawdowns, and closeout procedures for awarded grants.
Strategic & Compliance Oversight
Support audits, financial reconciliations, and compliance reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
Co-Develop and implement best practices for grants management, improving efficiency and transparency.
Stay up to date on changes in grant regulations and ensure the Arnhold Institute and Department remains compliant.
Provide financial projections to support strategic decision-making and funding sustainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training
Work closely with the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager and Finance & HR Manager to improve grants administration processes.
Assist in cross-training finance team members to enhance internal grants management capacity.
Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on grant compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Act as a resource for faculty, administrators, program staff, and counterparts from the global strategic partnerships managed by Arnhold Institute and Department regarding grants management best practices.
Other duties as assigned.
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $86772 - $137800.09 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
The Grants Manager for the Arnhold Institute for Global Health (Arnhold Institute) and the Department of Global Health and Health System Design at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will oversee the full lifecycle of grant management, ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and any applicable government regulations and/or guidelines. This role is cross-functional, collaborating closely with the Institute and Department's HR, Grants, and Finance Team including the Associate Director for HR, Grants, and Finance, the Senior Finance and Contracts Manager, and the Finance and HR Manager to support the efficient and timely administration of Department and Institute grants, budgets, and personnel. They will work in collaboration with the HR, Grants, & Finance team to streamline Institute and Department administrative and grants procedures to improve efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and ensure the Department and Institute's grant administration, financial oversight, and personnel management support needs are fulfilled.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Finance and Human Resources, the Grants Manager will play a key role in pre-award and post-award grant processes, budget optimization, financial projections, and grant-related compliance. This position supports faculty, program leaders, and finance teams in securing and managing extramural funding while ensuring financial integrity and strategic alignment with AIGH's goals.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; MBA in related areas preferred.
7+ years experience in grants management or closely relevant, preferably in health care or higher education, with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experienced preferred.
Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (NIH, USAID, HRSA, etc.) and university research administration.
Experience with grant budgeting, post-award management, and financial reporting.
Experience managing externally sponsored programs in global health involving foreign components and international partners strongly desired
Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Sinai Cloud, Cayuse, Asana, or similar platforms).
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations while maintaining compliance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Second language ability strongly desired especially language ability in Spanish, Nepali, or Kiswahli
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams.
Responsibilities
Pre-Award Management
Collaborate with faculty, program teams, and external partner grants and finance counterparts to develop grant proposals and budgets, ensuring alignment with funding agency requirements.
Work with the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager to review financial components of grant applications to ensure proposed work is adequately supported, the accuracy of budget costs, the allowability of budget items under applicable institutional and sponsor guidelines, and application completeness and adherence to application requirements.
Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., NIH, USAID, HRSA).
Coordinate internal review and approval processes, liaising with finance, legal, and leadership teams.
Assist in forecasting funding needs.
Post-Award Management
Monitor grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and institutional policies.
Work closely with the Finance & HR Manager to oversee personnel allocations, effort reporting, and salary distributions related to grants.
Collaborate with the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager on budget tracking, reporting, and financial reconciliation.
Prepare and submit financial reports, justifications, and budget modifications to sponsors.
Ensure timely invoicing, drawdowns, and closeout procedures for awarded grants.
Strategic & Compliance Oversight
Support audits, financial reconciliations, and compliance reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
Co-Develop and implement best practices for grants management, improving efficiency and transparency.
Stay up to date on changes in grant regulations and ensure the Arnhold Institute and Department remains compliant.
Provide financial projections to support strategic decision-making and funding sustainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training
Work closely with the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager and Finance & HR Manager to improve grants administration processes.
Assist in cross-training finance team members to enhance internal grants management capacity.
Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on grant compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Act as a resource for faculty, administrators, program staff, and counterparts from the global strategic partnerships managed by Arnhold Institute and Department regarding grants management best practices.
Other duties as assigned.
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $86772 - $137800.09 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.