Procurement and Contracts Coordinator

About the role

The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) is the largest interdisciplinary research center on New York University’s Washington Square Campus with a portfolio of over ~$50 million across more than 125 awards in active federally- and privately-funded research grants. IHDSC brings together faculty from the social, behavioral, and health sciences to examine how complex social forces affect human development. The Institute is a joint initiative of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Wagner School of Public Service, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of the Provost at New York University. We are seeking a Procurement and Contracts Coordinator to provide operational support to IHDSC with a focus on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management and lead finance administration.
• Manage business procedures by liaising with university offices (Accounts Payable, Procurement, Risk Management, etc.) on supplier requests.
• Ensure spending on IHDSC sponsored projects complies with University policies/procedures and applicable federal/private foundation guidelines.
• Train faculty investigators and research staff on current policies and changes affecting research.
• Oversee efforts to help the administrative and operational flow of IHDSC's research activities.
• Provide support for pre-award grants management, events, and special projects.
• Serve as a bridge between the pre-award and post-award teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 2+ years experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business and financial accounting.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem solving and workflow management abilities.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct compliance assessments and interpret and execute complex policies, procedures, and processes.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Docs/Sheets.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.

Pay

Annual base salary range: USD $67,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.