Grant Coordinator

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Jan 09, 2025
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: 64,350-70,500 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The incumbent will be responsible for the research administrative coordination and will report directly to the Director of Business Administration. Responsibilities Assist in post-award research transactions and close-out Process monthly research journal entries; review and process clinical research financial transactions Assist in preparation of financial reports Liaison between the pre- and post- research award offices Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings Assist with research sponsored project salary allocations and effort reporting process Ensure that budget lines are valid for all procurement transactions by collaborating with Finance Directors and Divisional Administrators on appropriate ChartStrings Assist in the preparation, review, and renewal of grants, contracts and subcontract proposals. Prepare grant proposals and subcontracts for all sponsored research projects. Assist with sponsored project setup and budget line items per award notice on all grants and contracts, including reconciling and analyzing specific activity on sponsored projects. Manage active project progress deadlines and assist with filing of annual reports Coordinate the annual effort reporting compliance and the certification process. Coordinate quarterly meeting with research Principal Investigators to monitor grant submission Assist in special projects as needed Monitor and respond to urgent financial transaction requests Perform other departmental administrative duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in education and experience Other Requirements The ability to take initiative and work independently is required. Good interpersonal skills are highly important. Intermediate Microsoft Office Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.