Job Details

Grants Officer

Position Number: 6114726
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Grants Officer

OSP Office of Sponsored Programs, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Programs, the Grants Officer develops relationships with faculty members to assist faculty with activities related to external funding.

This position oversees the processing of grant proposals, supports faculty in post-award grant administration, and serves as a liaison between faculty and the Finance office, HR, Accounts Payable, and other administrative areas within the university.

Essential Functions

Reviews and submits proposals in accordance with government and University policies and procedures.

Serves as liaison between the PI and funding agencies on various issues pertaining to proposals, awards, and/or budgets.

Provides training to new PIs in grant administration.

Develops or reviews/edits budgets for submissions.

Assists PIs and their support staff with post-award grant management and reviews award budgets to ensure proper award setup.

Works in collaboration with Finance to manage awards throughout their life cycle.

Researches and identifies possible funding agencies.

Works with Institutional Giving on proposals to private foundations or corporations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

Assists with developing supporting sections of proposals such as budget justifications, facilities, biographical sketches and current and pending/other support documents.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 3 years experience in research administration.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and skills of grant funding policies and procedures.

Familiarity with electronic proposal submission systems (Grants.gov, Research.gov, ASSIST, Proposal Central, etc.).

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with investigators and external members of the funding community.

Commitment to high professional standards of quality, integrity, and service.

Ability to multi-task and work well under the pressure of deadlines.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in Social Sciences or Business.

CRA Certification.

Active role in NCURA, SRAI, or other professional societies.

Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $85,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9173

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories