Job No: 498600
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Office of Academic Affairs
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Academic Administration
Position Summary:
The Director oversees all aspects of pre-award activity, from proposal development through submission. This includes reviewing budgets for accuracy and compliance, interpreting sponsor guidelines and regulations, and ensuring institutional policies align with funder requirements. The Director provides expert guidance on allowable costs, cost-sharing, subaward agreements, and proposal narratives, working closely with principal investigators to strengthen applications.
This role may be considered for a remote work arrangement.
Position Responsibilities:
The Director will help faculty find appropriate funding opportunities related to their expertise. The Director also oversees the post-award function, ensuring that awards are financially managed in compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
As a strategic leader, the Director cultivates collaborative relationships across the institution, partnering with faculty, administrators, and post-award colleagues. The role requires building trust with researchers at all career stages, from early-career faculty navigating their first submissions to established investigators managing complex multi-institutional projects. The Director also manages a pre-award staff of two professionals and one post-award professional who are also committed to service excellence.
Experience & Educational Background:
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of progressive experience in research administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Deep knowledge of federal funding mechanisms (NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, etc.) and federal regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), FAR, and sponsor-specific requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in foundation and private sector funding processes
- Proven track record of successful collaboration with faculty and research teams
- Strong supervisory and leadership experience
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Experience with proposal submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov, foundation portals)
- Knowledge of electronic research administration systems
- Experience in a higher education or academic medical center environment
Skills & Competencies:
This position requires someone who is genuinely collaborative and service-oriented, approaching faculty partnerships with flexibility and a solutions-focused mindset. The ideal candidate balances regulatory expertise with pragmatism. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
Salary Range:
$170,000-185,000
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6832687
