Grants Administrator - Business Office/Grants Office

Company: Nathan S. Kline Institute
Location: Orangeburg
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of this job is the proper submission of proposals to solicit external grant and contract funding. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting Grant Manager in supervising Grants Specialist and Administrative Support Assistant, proposal/budget development, and interpretation of sponsor and institution guidelines. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, perform accurate mathematical calculations, interpret complex sponsor guidelines, coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, and recommend appropriate action based on the needs of Nathan Kline Institute and the sponsor. JOB DUTIES: • 55%: Coordinates pre-award activities (1) interpret a wide range of sponsor guidelines; (2) prepare budgets and application materials for public and private sector agencies in accordance with NKI and sponsor policies; (3) verify the completeness of certifications related to financial compliance, human subjects, hazardous materials, etc., that are required at time of proposal submission; (4) prepare proposals for internal approvals; (5) review final proposal for compliance as directed by sponsor guidelines; (6) assist Grants Manager to respond to post submission inquiries from sponsor. • 30%: Assisting PIs in preparation and efficient submission of annual RPPRs (Research Performance Progress Reports) and semiannual progress reports (NARSAD, etc.), "just-in-time" requests, and no cost extensions including budget preparation, collection of "other support" documents, biosketches, etc. Assisting with prime budget setup and processing of subcontracts. Keeping organized electronic files of post award documents. • 15%: Various duties as requested. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible pre-award & post award experience or in an office of sponsored research in an institution of higher education. • Excellent analytical, supervisory skills, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills. • Experience with various sponsor portals for submission of grant and contract applications Preferred: Certified Research Administrator Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements : Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment. *The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant. Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement. Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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