Post-Award Grants Specialist

Posting Summary :

The Office of Sponsored Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Post-Award Grants Specialist. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and ensure the effective management of awarded grants.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing and overseeing awarded grants, ensuring compliance with grant terms, financial accountability, and successful project implementation. This position plays a crucial role in the College's ability to secure and manage grant funding to support our mission.

Job Summary / Basic Function :

Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Programs and the Post Award Grants Manager, the Senior Post-Award Grant Specialist will provide timely, high-quality research post-grant award administrative services to TC faculty in the Clinical Counseling Psychology Department (CCP) and Education Policy and Social Analysis (EPSA). The incumbent will manage a diverse portfolio including federal research grants, contracts, and foundation grants.

Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, ensuring fiscal oversight and compliance, serving as a liaison between faculty, administrators, and sponsors, providing guidance on grant administration, and creating monthly financial reports for analysis and projection.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

BUDGETING

• Manage activities related to externally funded projects and PI research accounts.
• Coordinate with Pre-Award SPA for setup.
• Generate and monitor monthly budget projections and expenditure burn rates.
• Review and resolve commitments and overdrafts.
• Ensure annual budgets align with award budgets.
• Create financial reports for analysis and management of sponsored projects.
• Work proactively with investigators on budget management and spending projections.
• Monitor sponsor invoicing needs and provide backup documentation.
• Maintain cost-share records and reconcile cash advances and gift cards.

CONTRACTING

PERSONNEL

REPORTING

PAYMENT PROCESSING & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

SPONSOR CLOSEOUT

OTHER

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range : $76,000 - $95,000

Work Modality : Hybrid

Benefits :

Includes medical, dental, vision, insurance, flexible schedules, tuition remission, retirement matching, HSAs, FSAs, and more.

Hybrid / Remote :

Flexible work environment with some in-office and virtual days. Employees must reside within 150 miles of the College.

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