Careers Job Description
General Description
The Program for Research Initiatives for Science & Math (PRISM), an award-winning STEM retention and mentoring program at John Jay College (JJC) of the City University of New York is looking for a Senior Grant Program Manager to oversee programmatic activities, budgets, and reporting for multiple federal, state, and private grants. The Senior Manager will work directly with the PI and Dean of Research to assure that all project tasks are on schedule, supervise staff working on grant activities, balance and allocate grant budgets, and prepare annual and final reports to funding agencies. The Senior Manager will also collaborate with the PI and other project staff to design and implement effective program interventions, and craft new funding proposals to grant agencies.
As a senior team member, the Senior Manager will exercise independent judgment in implementing plans to achieve the goals and objectives of the funded projects. The position requires the management and coordination of multiple grant projects including balancing year-to year project budgets, gathering data on outcomes from multiple sources, writing reports, hiring and supervising employees, drafting of contracts, and other responsibilities. These projects broadly support major educational initiatives in the STEM disciplines at the College including: the Program for Research Initiatives in Science and Math – an award-wining program that supports underrepresented students in undergraduate research training; Visionlearning – a nationally recognized online science learning environment that provides freely available teaching material to teachers and students; Research in Action – an Open Online Courses (MOOC) that teaches critical thinking skills; and other focused efforts at the College to improve STEM-learning.
Other Duties
Specific tasks include:
- Work with other Senior Staff to manage multiple complementary strands and activities supported by these grants;
- Manage grant-related staff and contractors, and participate in/manage the hiring process;
- Maintain project budgets and activity records, and assist with the acquisition of major equipment;
- Support the PI and collaborators in identifying, writing, and submitting new grant proposals;
- Collaborate with internal and external project personnel to identify metrics and collect data for reporting and assessment;
- Lead the writing and submission of Annual Performance Reports, Interim Reports, Quarterly and Monthly Reports as required by funding agencies;
- Perform general accounting duties, including reconciliations and payment processing;
- Provide editorial oversight for project-related communication and publications;
- Occasional travel to attend annual grant director meetings;
- Additional tasks, as needed.
Qualifications
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with clarity and efficiency;
- Ability to recruit, hire, train, direct, monitor, and evaluate staff;
- Ability to work effectively with collaborators, and internal and external partners;
- Ability to respond calmly to complex and urgent issues;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and as a team member;
- Ability to conduct research on related topics and to manipulate complex statistical information;
- Ability to develop and manage effective tracking and monitoring systems;
- Expert knowledge of major office computer and spreadsheet software related to field of work (Kuali Financial Systems, Microsoft Excel and 360, a plus)
- Working knowledge of city, state and federal regulations (IRS, OMB, Edgar) budgetary structures, procurement procedures, and bidding processes;
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in a relevant field and three (3) years administrative, progressively responsible experience, of which at least one (1) year entailed working with budgeting, expenditures, human resources, and/or procurement, preferably in a non-profit organization, and at least one (1) year supervising the work of others in a related area, OR
- A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and four (5) years related progressively responsible experience, of which at least one (1) year entailed working with budgeting, expenditures, human resources, and/or procurement, preferably in a non-profit organization, and at least one (1) year supervising the work of others in a related area.
This is a full-time position, with benefits, and salary is commensurate with experience. The project is located in Manhattan in New York City. To apply, submit a cover letter stating the reason you are applying and detailing your experience relevant to the stated work assignments. Also include a resume and three references.
PRISM, is located at John Jay College near Columbus Circle in the heart of Manhattan, NYC. The Program provides academic and pre-professional support to undergraduate STEM students of all levels in an effort to promote their pursuit of post-graduate education and careers in the sciences. Founded in 2006, PRISM has been recognized for having a national impact on promoting the entry of disadvantaged students into the science.
John Jay College, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), is an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice, committed to the advancement of justice and just societies. John Jay College is recognized for serving a broadly diverse student population. Due to its success in sending underrepresented students on to STEM PhDs, John Jay is now ranked among the top Baccalaureate Origins Institutions for Hispanic students moving on to STEM doctoral programs.
This position is with the Research Foundation of CUNY and located at the campus of John Jay College. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Americans with Disabilities Act, E-Verify employer.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Sciences
Full Time
$65,000.00 - $78,000.00
Jan 27, 2022 (Or Until Filled)