DescriptionThe Research Professional, CIC Grants Manager, supports the financial and operational management of the Center on International Cooperation's research portfolio. CIC is an applied policy research center and think tank at NYU that works at the intersection of politics, security, justice, development, and humanitarian issues. Through research, policy partnerships, and engagement with governments and international organizations, CIC advances collaborative approaches to preventing crises and promoting peace, justice, and inclusion. The position oversees grant administration, financial monitoring, compliance, procurement, and subaward coordination in support of CIC's research and policy initiatives, working closely with program leads and NYU administrative offices.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate grant administration throughout the award lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, reporting, and closeout activities.
- Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and funding commitments; support financial forecasting and identify potential funding or compliance risks.
- Advise program leads on grant requirements, budget management, allowable expenses, and sponsor reporting obligations.
- Oversee procurement, consultant agreements, vendor payments, and subaward administration in accordance with NYU and sponsor requirements.
- Serve as a liaison to NYU central offices and external funders on grant, financial, and operational matters.
- Reconcile grant expenditures, monitor funding needs, and strengthen financial controls and administrative processes.
- Provide direction and oversight to junior operations staff and student employees, as applicable.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in research administration, grant management, financial operations, or a related field.
- Experience managing sponsored research funding, grant budgets, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of procurement, contracting, vendor management, and subaward administration.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, program staff, external funders, and central administrative offices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
