The Grants & Finance Manager is integral to fostering an environment and culture conducive to advancing genomics-related research
excellence within the New York Genome Center (“NYGC”). This role oversees the administration of grants and sponsored research
for the New York Genome Center, serving as a key resource for Principal Investigators (PIs) and scientific staff. The incumbent will manage
a diverse portfolio of funding sources, including government and foundation grants, restricted gifts, fellowships, and startup packages.
This position may also manage NYGC programs, sequencing contracts and large initiative funds. The role will serve as an adviser to the PI
and/or program management and help setup spending plans that will maximize restricted fund spending. The incumbent will liaise with
departmental counterparts at a faculty member’s home institution to streamline effort, spending and other financial planning.
Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, this role is responsible for proposal submissions, award management, related
deliverables, including effort reporting, quarterly expense validations, annual and quarterly fiscal reports, project closeout and
monitoring expenses in accordance with Institutional and sponsor compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities include (but
not limited to):
Pre-award Activities:
Award Setup and
Management:
Financial Management:
Administration and Project
Management:
The highly qualified
candidate will have senior-level responsibilities that require independent management of pre-award and
post-award financial
management. The successful candidate will play a vital role in our team, contributing expertise in both
areas while demonstrating strong
leadership and organizational skills. This job description is not designed to cover or contain
a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Additional
responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to meet the
evolving needs of the organization.
Requirements & Qualifications
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they
meet every single qualification. At NYGC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re
excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage
you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Competencies
Work Flexibility
NYGC has established a flexible work
policy to give employees and other staff more ability to balance their work, personal commitments, and commuting challenges. The incumbent
in this position is eligible for a flexible work schedule with supervisory approval. The incumbent will be required to come on-site 1-2
times a week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Salary & Benefits
The pay range for this
position is between $115,000 – $125,000 per year; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and
experience.
In addition, NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off. This
includes Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Holidays, Sick, and Other Leave, including a paid winter break; a
401(k) match; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; employee Tuition Reimbursement; flexible schedules and telework options for some
positions; an Employee Assistance Program; and much more.
About the New York Genome Center
The New York Genome
Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and
staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole
genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the art analytics, and the development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates specifically on
disease-based research in the following areas: neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar); neurodegenerative disease (ALS,
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer.
Located in Lower Manhattan, the New York Genome Center was
founded by and remains closely affiliated with the leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region,
engaging in research projects with and for these institutions. Essential to our collaborative work is an outstanding faculty, whose members
typically hold a joint appointment at NYGC and a partner university. They support our scientific mission by conducting independent research
in areas of mutual interest to us and the wider scientific community.
The New York Genome Center is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NYGC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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