Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports externally sponsored programs through grants management and support. Facilitates negotiation and acceptance of grant and contract terms
- Requests the creation of grant accounts and disseminating award information to principal investigators and administrative liaisons
- Coordinates award data entry into the Sponsored Research Database, including initiating reports and analyses of funding. Creates and maintains project award documentation
- Collaborates to determine appropriate benchmarks to ensure effective project management, including coordinating project meetings
- Responds to requests for information from staff, the RIT community, and external sponsors. Coordinates and prepares reports for external sponsors
- Develops and conducts educational seminars and workshops for RIT faculty and staff on topics related to administration of sponsored projects
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and RIT policies and procedures
- Knowledge of financial, procurement, human resources, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects
- Skill in contract management and negotiation
- Skill in effective communication and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or technical topics
- Ability to analyze and apply sponsor rules, award terms, and compliance standards in real-world applications
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion and uphold ethical standards of grant funds
Minimum Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 4 years of relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Job Level Overview
Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.
Additional Details
This position is eligible to be hired at level I or II based on experience and qualifications.
Post Award Grant & Contract Administrator I
Minimum Qualifications:
Some experience with state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and/or RIT policies and procedures
Working knowledge of finance, procurement, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects
Salary Range: $62,353 - $87,200
Post Award Grant & Contract Administrator II
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience in a regulated industry may be considered
Preferred Experience: Master's degree and experience with NYS grant and contract negotiation, execution and reimbursement is desired.
Salary Range: $62,353 - $95,800
FLSA Category
ExemptWork Location
On CampusCompensation
$62,353 - $95,800Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or ResumeCandidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology 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. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Knowledge of state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and RIT policies and procedures
- Knowledge of financial, procurement, human resources, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects
- Skill in contract management and negotiation
- Skill in effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to analyze and apply sponsor rules, award terms, and compliance standards
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Master's degree
- Experience with NYS grant and contract negotiation, execution, and reimbursement
- 5 years of experience (minimum for Level II hiring)
What We Do
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a top-ranked university and world leader in cooperative education. It is a community that leverages the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good, focusing on innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and service. RIT offers a wide range of degree programs designed to prepare students for professional success through experiential learning.









