Grants Management Specialist

The Rockefeller University, a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, seeks a Grants Management Specialist to join Sponsored Programs Administration. Will perform research administration and support investigators and their laboratories in seeking, pursuing, and managing research funding. Will work with researchers and their staff on preparing budgets, verifying compliance and contractual issues, reviewing applications before submission, monitoring and informing faculty of pertinent reporting requirements, regulations, and laws, maintaining a database with application/award information, and routinely corresponding with investigators and sponsors. Will be assigned other projects as required for Sponsored Research & Program Development operation and continuing development. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience in biomedical research administration, business and accounting, and in particular, experience with funding from federal agencies such as the NIH is highly desirable. Must have excellent attention to detail, a professional attitude and conduct, and excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Must be computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet and able to interact successfully with a wide range of professional and other constituents. We offer an excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a competitive salary. The Rockefeller University is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, on a 15-acre campus, along the East River ( www.rockefeller.edu/views.php ). The Rockefeller University is an Affirmative Action/VEVRAA/Equal Opportunity Employer.