Grants & Finance Manager
About the role
The Grants & Finance Manager is integral to fostering an environment and culture conducive to advancing genomics-related research excellence within the New York Genome Center (“NYGC”). This role oversees the administration of grants and sponsored research for the New York Genome Center, serving as a key resource for Principal Investigators (PIs) and scientific staff. The incumbent will manage a diverse portfolio of funding sources, including government and foundation grants, restricted gifts, fellowships, and startup packages. This position may also manage NYGC programs, sequencing contracts and large initiative funds. The role will serve as an adviser to the PI and/or program management and help setup spending plans that will maximize restricted fund spending. The incumbent will liaise with departmental counterparts at a faculty member’s home institution to streamline effort, spending and other financial planning. Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, this role is responsible for proposal submissions, award management, related deliverables, including effort reporting, quarterly expense validations, annual and quarterly fiscal reports, project closeout and monitoring expenses in accordance with Institutional and sponsor compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Pre-award Activities
- Prepare and submit grant and contract proposals according to sponsor guidelines on behalf of NYGC as the Signing Official.
- Review Funding Opportunity (FOA) guidelines thoroughly and communicate key details with PIs and research staff.
- Provide summaries and checklists of required documents based on