Job Details

Subaward Coordinator

Position Number: 6884574
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Subaward Coordinator

About The Research Foundation for SUNY:

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world's knowledge economy.

Our vision is to make SUNY the best place for faculty, students, and staff to research, innovate and solve the world's most pressing problems.

The RF serves SUNY by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on educating students and performing life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Clean Energy, Biotechnology, Longevity, Substance Addiction, Nextgen Quantum Computing, Environmental Health, and Resiliency. We work with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to facilitate research and discovery by administering sponsored projects and delivering intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and move ideas and inventions to the marketplace.

The RF is committed to diversity, inclusion, and a working environment that enhances productivity creates personal and professional opportunities, unleashes everyone's full potential, and fuels innovation. We hold the organization and each other to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Contracts and Grants Manager, the Subaward Coordinator provides administrative support for sponsored program awards within the System Administration Sponsored Programs Office (SPO), Research Foundation Central Office (RFCO), and campus activities. This role serves as a primary resource for Principal Investigators (PIs) and research administration staff, collaborating closely with SUNY faculty and Research Foundation staff to facilitate subaward activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage a large portfolio of subawards, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
Develop, issue, negotiate, and track outgoing subaward agreements and amendments for federal, state, and private sponsors in compliance with applicable regulations.
Create and maintain policies and procedures, templates, and tools related to subaward activities.
Stay current on laws, regulations, and best practices governing subaward agreements.
Provide training and guidance on subaward compliance and management during proposal development.
Ensure timely processing of all subawards and amendments.
Review prime award documents and coordinate subrecipient monitoring with campuses.
Ensure compliance with Federal Uniform Guidance (2CFR200), sponsor terms, and RFSUNY policies.
Assist campuses on the Subaward Monitoring and Management process and advise on risk assessment and mitigation strategies, to reduce risk exposure.
Deliver specialized training and mentoring to campus staff on subaward processes.
Prepare and submit FFATA reports, as required.
Maintain a tracking system of subaward activity and status.
Foster a collaborative and customer-focused work environment.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree and 1 - 3 years of experience managing contracts or grants, preferably in a sponsored programs environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Competencies

Expertise in federal and state regulations; skilled in interpreting compliance requirements
Strong written and verbal communication with a collaborative, supportive approach
Independent, adaptable, and effective in dynamic environments
High ethical standards and strict confidentiality
Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
Self-motivated; able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Advanced Excel proficiency and strong quantitative skills
Skilled in diverse software applications and online platforms
Exceptional customer service and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with sponsored program policies and research administration.
Experience working in a university or research institution setting

Additional Information:

Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role is between $62.353 - $70,208. The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, and certifications.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

To apply, please visit: https://rfsuny.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196790