Long Island University
Position Title: Part-Time Research Grants Administrator
Department: Office of Sponsored Research
Location: LIU Post Campus, Brookville, NY
Compensation: $30 per hour, 17 hours per week
to: Director of Sponsored Projects
Start Date: Immediate
Position Summary:
Long Island University (LIU) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Research Grants Administrator to provide pre-award and non-financial post-award support to faculty and researchers. This position is essential to enhancing the University's sponsored research infrastructure and will contribute to advancing LIU's 2030 Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate has prior experience in grants administration, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping academic research succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Pre-Award Support:
o Assist faculty with developing and submitting competitive grant proposals.
o Review and help prepare budget justifications, biosketches, and compliance forms.
o Track proposal deadlines and ensure timely submission through sponsor portals (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov, NIH eRA Commons).
o Maintain the active grants tracking spreadsheet and support proposal routing documentation.
• Post-Award Non-Financial Support:
o Support the initiation of award accounts and help prepare award data capture forms.
o Monitor deliverable deadlines, compliance reports, and sub-award documentation.
o Coordinate with the Office of Finance to align project budgets with award terms.
• Grants Compliance and Communication:
o Maintain familiarity with federal agency guidelines (e.g., NIH, NSF, HRSA, DOD).
o Support faculty in adhering to internal and external research policies.
o Assist with faculty training, internal reporting, and proposal development resources.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CRA certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in pre-award and/or post-award grants administration, preferably in higher education.
• Working knowledge of federal grant platforms (NIH ASSIST, NSF FastLane/Research.gov, etc.).
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with faculty and administrative staff.
Why Join LIU:
At Long Island University, you'll contribute to a growing research enterprise at a nationally recognized institution with emerging R1 aspirations. You'll play a vital role in helping faculty secure funding that advances science, education, and public impact. This flexible, part-time role is ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance while supporting transformative academic research.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Department: Office of Sponsored Research
Location: LIU Post Campus, Brookville, NY
Compensation: $30 per hour, 17 hours per week
to: Director of Sponsored Projects
Start Date: Immediate
Position Summary:
Long Island University (LIU) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Research Grants Administrator to provide pre-award and non-financial post-award support to faculty and researchers. This position is essential to enhancing the University's sponsored research infrastructure and will contribute to advancing LIU's 2030 Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate has prior experience in grants administration, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping academic research succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Pre-Award Support:
o Assist faculty with developing and submitting competitive grant proposals.
o Review and help prepare budget justifications, biosketches, and compliance forms.
o Track proposal deadlines and ensure timely submission through sponsor portals (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov, NIH eRA Commons).
o Maintain the active grants tracking spreadsheet and support proposal routing documentation.
• Post-Award Non-Financial Support:
o Support the initiation of award accounts and help prepare award data capture forms.
o Monitor deliverable deadlines, compliance reports, and sub-award documentation.
o Coordinate with the Office of Finance to align project budgets with award terms.
• Grants Compliance and Communication:
o Maintain familiarity with federal agency guidelines (e.g., NIH, NSF, HRSA, DOD).
o Support faculty in adhering to internal and external research policies.
o Assist with faculty training, internal reporting, and proposal development resources.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CRA certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in pre-award and/or post-award grants administration, preferably in higher education.
• Working knowledge of federal grant platforms (NIH ASSIST, NSF FastLane/Research.gov, etc.).
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with faculty and administrative staff.
Why Join LIU:
At Long Island University, you'll contribute to a growing research enterprise at a nationally recognized institution with emerging R1 aspirations. You'll play a vital role in helping faculty secure funding that advances science, education, and public impact. This flexible, part-time role is ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance while supporting transformative academic research.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.