The City University of New York
Grants Development Manager (HEA) - Grants Administrator - Office of Grants and R
The City University of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Grants Development Manager (HEA) - Grants Administrator - Office of Grants and Research
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POSITION DETAILS The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM), located in heart of Harlem, is the sole public medical school in Manhattan. The position supports faculty and researchers in preparing and submitting competitive grant applications, primarily focusing on NIH proposals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Award Leadership: Serve as the primary resource for faculty on all aspects of application development, ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, and submitted on time.
Guideline Interpretation: Review and interpret sponsor guidelines (especially NIH) to confirm eligibility, identify submission requirements, and communicate critical information to investigators.
Budget Development: Collaborate with PIs to develop detailed budgets and justifications that align with sponsor policies, requirements, and institutional guidelines.
System Expertise: Manage all proposal submissions through Cayuse S2S, ensuring successful validation and transmission to external funding agencies.
Document Management: Coordinate the collection, review, and formatting of application components, including biosketches, other support, facilities and resources, and budget justifications.
Just in Time (JIT) Management: Coordinate and submit JIT requests, ensuring timely response to sponsor requests.
Compliance Coordination: Ensure adherence to institutional, CUNY, RFCUNY, and sponsor policies regarding F&A rates, human subjects, vertebrate animals, data sharing, and other pre-award compliance areas.
Training and Guidance: Provide training to faculty and staff on NIH proposal preparation, Cayuse navigation, funding searches on Pivot, and updates to federal policies.
Liaison Role: Communicate with agency officials regarding submission guideline queries and respond to requests.
Post Award Support: Provide limited post award support, including account management through RFCUNY, subcontract review, onboarding, purchasing/accounts payable, and travel processes as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
Extensive pre-award experience with NIH funding (R series, K series, U series, and training grants).
Proficiency in Cayuse S2S and other electronic submission systems.
Familiarity with NIH ASSIST and other agency specific portals.
Knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Experience working with MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication skills for working with faculty, staff, and external sponsors.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $74,249 – $109,898. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY benefits include health plans, retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to academic, arts, and athletic programs.
HOW TO APPLY Visit https://www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID# or Title: Apply Now and provide the requested information. Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE Open until December 16, 2025.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. No discrimination on basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31173 Location: CUNY School of Medicine
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POSITION DETAILS The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM), located in heart of Harlem, is the sole public medical school in Manhattan. The position supports faculty and researchers in preparing and submitting competitive grant applications, primarily focusing on NIH proposals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Award Leadership: Serve as the primary resource for faculty on all aspects of application development, ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, and submitted on time.
Guideline Interpretation: Review and interpret sponsor guidelines (especially NIH) to confirm eligibility, identify submission requirements, and communicate critical information to investigators.
Budget Development: Collaborate with PIs to develop detailed budgets and justifications that align with sponsor policies, requirements, and institutional guidelines.
System Expertise: Manage all proposal submissions through Cayuse S2S, ensuring successful validation and transmission to external funding agencies.
Document Management: Coordinate the collection, review, and formatting of application components, including biosketches, other support, facilities and resources, and budget justifications.
Just in Time (JIT) Management: Coordinate and submit JIT requests, ensuring timely response to sponsor requests.
Compliance Coordination: Ensure adherence to institutional, CUNY, RFCUNY, and sponsor policies regarding F&A rates, human subjects, vertebrate animals, data sharing, and other pre-award compliance areas.
Training and Guidance: Provide training to faculty and staff on NIH proposal preparation, Cayuse navigation, funding searches on Pivot, and updates to federal policies.
Liaison Role: Communicate with agency officials regarding submission guideline queries and respond to requests.
Post Award Support: Provide limited post award support, including account management through RFCUNY, subcontract review, onboarding, purchasing/accounts payable, and travel processes as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential.
Extensive pre-award experience with NIH funding (R series, K series, U series, and training grants).
Proficiency in Cayuse S2S and other electronic submission systems.
Familiarity with NIH ASSIST and other agency specific portals.
Knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Experience working with MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication skills for working with faculty, staff, and external sponsors.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $74,249 – $109,898. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY benefits include health plans, retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to academic, arts, and athletic programs.
HOW TO APPLY Visit https://www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID# or Title: Apply Now and provide the requested information. Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE Open until December 16, 2025.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and Italian Americans to apply. No discrimination on basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31173 Location: CUNY School of Medicine
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