We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants Manager to join our Grants and Contracts team, a unit of the Office of Research and Project Administration. We handle the pre-award administration of research grants and contracts funded by federal, state, and private agencies.
We are looking for a proactive professional that is responsible for providing customer-focused support to investigators. You will serve as the principal administrative resource and contact between investigators, external agencies and MSK.
You will: - Act as a pre-award information consultant for researchers.
- Provide analysis of sponsor guidelines.
- Develop and review budgets for all grant applications, review agency application forms and administrative documents, and timely submission of proposals to sponsor agencies.
- Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, agency, and other applicable governing regulations, policies, and procedures concerning sponsored and non-sponsored research.
You are: - Self-motivated, willing to take action, individual, with demonstrated ability to establish relationships, prioritize and multi-task on parallel projects
- Customer-focused and interested in teamwork
- Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with institutional goals
- A strong communicator that can easily interact with a diverse group of individuals
- Able to operate effectively in an environment notable for sophisticated information, even when things are not clear or the way forward is not obvious.
- Someone confident and able to effectively engage stakeholders in challenging or deadline-oriented situations
You have: - Minimum of 2 years experience in a related field, ideally in an administration environment performing duties similar.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- Certified Research Administrator license preferred.
- Ability to develop and complete projects with minimal direction.
- Experience reading and interpreting funding opportunity announcements.
- Proven knowledge of the pre-award grant submission process is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of NIH application, policy regulations, and web-based submission software (eg Cayuse) preferred.
Benefits Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability |
We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. Its important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.
Our Hiring Process
You review the posting, agree it sounds like a great fit & apply ->Talent Acquisition contacts you to schedule a phone interview (if your profile aligns) -> after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with the Hiring Manager by phone or video -> if your experience is a fit, you will move forward to a video call or on-site visit with the team -> post-interview feedback->ideally an offer! ->reference check & onboarding-> orientation & official welcome to MSK. #LI-POST
