Program Manager/Post Award

Responsibilities

• Manage the department’s post-award grants process, supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) and faculty with award management and progress reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF), and the CUIMC Subawards team.
• Develop and manage new, continuation, and revised project budgets, including no-cost extensions and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, non-federal, university, and sponsor regulations while monitoring deadlines and supporting audits.
• Coordinate sponsor prior-approval requests, including Just-in-Time (JIT) requests, personnel changes, and award transfers.
• Oversee the department’s outgoing subcontract process, including proposal development and submission coordination.
• Conduct internal pre-award mock reviews for new and renewal grant applications.
• Maintain post-award financial and administrative tools, including reconciliation reports, tracking systems, and effort calculations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and exquisite attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple and competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Non-Profit Management.
• Familiarity with grant application systems such as Proposal Central and ASSIST.
• Experience with University financial systems and higher education settings.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and University policies regarding grant administration.
• Active Research Certifications (CRA, CPRA, or CFRA).

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution located in New York City, dedicated to excellence in education, research, and public service.