- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Position Summary ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks a Senior Grants Manager to be based in New York City. The Senior Grants Manager (SGM) leads the effective and efficient administration of ICAP projects throughout their entire award life-cycle, from pre-award to close-out, focused on ensuring congruence with project terms and conditions, regulatory compliance, mitigation of business risk, and adherence to Columbia University (CU), Mailman School and ICAP policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, International Affairs, or related fields or the equivalent in education and experience required.
- At least 5 years of experience related to implementing and managing complex projects within the global health and development sector
- Advanced working knowledge of rules and regulations associated with various sponsored types of projects funded by the US Government other global bilateral sponsors and private funders;
- Demonstrated capacity to think strategically, to lead and work within diverse teams, to work in multi-cultural settings and with a high degree of independence;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills;
- Expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, International Affairs, Management, or related fields preferred;
- Training and/or certification in project management;
- Experience in leading the development and submission of grant and contract proposals to the US Government and/or other bilateral and private funders;
- Capacity to write and speak French or Portuguese;
- Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research and negotiation.
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Other Requirements Three to four domestic and/or international trips of one week in duration per year. The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
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