"Grants Development Manager"

POSITION DETAILS

The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a City University of New York (CUNY) senior College organized around two academic divisions and three schools, with over 10,000 students. CSI offers a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate's, bachelor's, master's and clinical doctoral degrees, and in collaboration with The CUNY Graduate Center, numerous Ph.D. degrees. CSI's internationally recognized faculty passionately engage in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, lead students through transformational learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The College is situated on a 204-acre site, has recently incorporated a residential component, and is currently engaging in capital expansion. It is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity and a community partner and source of economic impact and job creation for the greater Staten Island area.

The College's faculty, administration, and staff are committed to educational excellence as they instill in students an enduring love of learning and respect for pluralism and diversity. The College community recognizes its responsibility to strive for the common good, including an informed appreciation for the interdependence of all people, as well as providing students with the opportunities for successful future careers.

Reporting to the Associate Provost of Faculty Success, the Grants Development Manager supports principal investigators in the pursuit of government grants, and also provides guidance and assistance to principal investigators and project directors to help assure efficient administration and implementation of government grants awarded to the University. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the identification and communication of government grant funding opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment with the University’s research priorities. Actively shares relevant opportunities with faculty and administrators through established communication channels.
• Oversees the interpretation and dissemination of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grant guidelines. Ensures faculty and staff have the necessary support to successfully navigate proposal submissions.
• Manages and guides the post-award grant process, ensuring that principal investigators and project directors comply with financial and administrative requirements. Collaborates with the RF-CUNY to maintain financial accuracy and transparency.
• Provides direct one-on-one support to faculty, administrators, and other members of the University community in the development of grant proposals, including detailed assistance with budget planning and narrative creation. Delivers training and guidance to help enhance grant-writing skills across the University.
• Manages the dissemination of grant funding information and contract opportunities to faculty and administrators. Ensures that principal investigators receive accurate guidance on interpreting RFPs and proposal guidelines to enhance successful submissions.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of all interim and final reports for awarded grants. Ensures accuracy and compliance with deadlines by working closely with project directors and financial administrators.
• Assists in setting and managing operational goals. Manages the execution of department-wide initiatives to improve grant administration processes.
• Oversees post-award grant management, ensuring principal investigators and project directors comply with financial and administrative guidelines. Collaborates with RF-CUNY to ensure effective financial oversight and sustainability of government and private foundation grants.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and submitting federal, state, or city grant proposals
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing post-award compliance, including reporting and financial oversight, preferably with RF-CUNY or a similar research foundation
• Experience managing the post-award process for 10-15 grants at a time, with on-time submission of interim and final reports
• Proven ability to support 50+ faculty or principal investigators annually with grant submissions and budget preparation

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages College's grant development programs and operations.

• Manages grant development activities; writes grants, creates grant budgets and monitors compliance
• Assists Director in implementation of grants; works closely and independently with grantors in resolving issues
• Conducts prospect research; identifies, analyzes and cultivates potential funding sources
• Guides faculty in finding appropriate funding sources based on discipline and/or research interest
• Develops and conducts grants-related training with faculty and staff
• May manage professional and/or clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$95,879 - $106,439

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the "What" section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references (Professional or Personal) as one file.