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Grant Administrator

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026
Job Title: Grant AdministratorGrade: 24Salary: $ 89,153 - $96,000 The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Post-Award Grant Administrator position. The Post-Award Grant Administrator reports to the Post Award Team Lead and works to ensure effective processing of sponsored research post-award activities, to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and other regulations related to research grants and contracts terms and conditions. This position has responsibility across three entities, Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene (RFMH), New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI), and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry (DOP). This position will work closely with the Divisions and the Program Directors to assist with fiscal management, personnel administration and operational oversight. Duties and Responsibilities: Carrying out post-award administrative and financial activities and supporting principal investigators throughout the life cycle of their awards.

Primary functions of Post-Award Team include preparation of NCE and prior approval requests, award closeouts, and subaward execution/modification, ensuring institutional and sponsor policies and best practices

Coordinate with PIs, Division Administrators, and OSP/CU Business office staff for award Closeout processing; ensuring all expenses are correct and posted to the account, working with Purchasing/OSP/CU BO to identify and troubleshoot errors, assisting PIs with the preparation of the Final RPPR in eRA Commons and other closeout documents as required.

Oversee the financial aspects of sub-awardee monitoring activities, including assessing the financial risks inherent in doing business with sub-awardees, reviewing the allowability of sub-awardee invoices, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and both prime and sub-awardee terms and conditions.

Work closely with PIs and Division Administrators on related to grant fiscal activity and to ensure appropriate reconciliation processes are in place.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the institutes mission and goals. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and (2) or more years of related experience in sponsored projects post award administration and management in an institution of higher education, hospital, or non-profit organization. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial standards, Uniform Guidance and other applicable federal requirements.

Strong customer service orientation

Possess initiative and judgment to independently solve problems and prioritize.

Must have flexible and adaptive work style to manage multiple priorities to achieve goals for operational efficiency and fiscal stability.

Possess the ability to interact effectively working with individuals at all level of the organization

Demonstrated strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.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. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a

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