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The City University of New York · 7 hours ago

Research Programs Manager (HEA)

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

The City University of New York is dedicated to promoting public health policies through its Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. They are seeking a Research Programs Manager to support faculty with grant proposals and manage research program compliance and administration.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Regularly identifies funding opportunities relevant to the research community at CUNY SPH

Reviews funding announcements and provides guidance to proposal teams

Coordinates the preparation and production of proposals/submissions ensuring they contain all required information and data and comply with donor requirements and the university and school policies and requirements

Supports proposal teams in developing cost proposals and sub-packages

Coordinates with other college and university grants offices on project proposals involving more than one institution

Submits proposal application packages through Cayuse and/or any other relevant portal including grants.gov and ASSIST

Assists PIs with the hiring of project staff and ensures proper reimbursement of project expenses

Supports PIs with their project's procurement needs (MOU, consultancies, sub-awardees)

Provides administrative support and guidance to researchers and administrators with regard to applicable federal, state, local, University, and College regulations, laws, and policies

Coordinates the award reporting requirements (quarterly and/or annual technical reports) and required prior approval actions in collaboration with project administrators

Works closely with legal advisors, at both the RF and CUNY Central Offices, on the review of contractual documents

Collects information on, monitors, and reports on the advancement and completion of sponsored research projects and compliance

Contributes to the production of grants-related reports

Qualification

CayuseGrant managementProposal developmentUSG complianceMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required

Master's degree and four years of experience

Preferred

Knowledge of Cayuse and its application in research program administration is desirable

Working knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules, regulations and compliance, including but not limited to NIH, DHHS, etc., and management of USG cooperative agreements, awards and contracts

Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, results-driven, customer-service oriented that works well in a deadline driven, multitasking environment

Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment within a multicultural environment

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills

Expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

A range of health plans

Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses

The opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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