Grant Development Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify sponsor announcements for grant applications, and analyze and interpret application requirements.
• Prepare grant application forms in sponsor portals, in collaboration with principal investigators and according to program announcements and sponsors application guidelines.
• Cook up subcontract applications with IBR principal investigators and external organizations grants staff.
• Coordinate preparation of budgets for grant applications and contracts with IBR Grants Budget Office.
• Review grant application and subcontract materials for compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Aid scientists in preparing grant application materials (e.g., biosketches and Other Support).
• Monitor and interpret current requirements and provide training on updates regarding evolving NIH and other sponsor policies, processes, and grant application requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public health, business administration, or a related field.
• Three years of grant administration experience.
• Two years experience preparing, validating, and submitting NIH grant applications using NIH ASSIST.
• Two years experience using eRA Commons to manage application statuses, Just-in-Time (JIT) responses, and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs).
• One year's experience with SciENcv (National Library of Medicine) to train and assist researchers with preparing NIH biosketches and Other Support documents, and with eBRAP to help prepare Department of Defense CDMRP applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, public health, business administration, or a related field with two years of grant administration experience.
• Experience managing multiple grant projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Proposal Central and Research.gov (NSF).

Skills

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and comply with grant regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage workload.

About the Role

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking an experienced candidate to fill a full-time Grant Development Specialist position. This position supports scientists and staff at the Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) through the entire grant lifecycle, from application and subcontract preparation to post-award compliance and reporting.

Location

1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to our website at: https://ibr.applicantpro.com/jobs. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission

The mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RFMH is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.