Coordinator, Development Research

Research Development Administrator

US-NY-New York

New York University

Job :

Type:
Office of the Vice Provost for Research (WS1763)

# of Openings: 1

Category:
Academic Program Support

The Office of Research Development (ORD), which executes catalytic and capacity-building initiatives that strengthen the University's research enterprise and expand its sponsored programs portfolio, is seeking a dedicated Research Development Administrator to support internal funding programs. Working with the Research Development Manager, the Research Development Administrator supports the Office of Research Development (ORD) by supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of internal seed funding programs, including award setup, No-Cost Extension processing, and compliance.

Additionally, this role serves as the backup administrator for the Info Ready platform, providing system training, troubleshooting, and leveraging data to generate insights for leadership. Beyond program and system management, the Administrator coordinates ORD events—ranging from workshops to agency visits—and serves as a point of contact for faculty and staff, ensuring efficient processes, accurate reporting, and effective communication across the research ecosystem.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree. Experience in a professional office environment, with proven proficiency in customer service and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree.

Required Experience: 2+ years.

Preferred Experience: 3+ years Office administration experience within a higher education setting. Demonstrated excellence in customer service, with a proven ability to provide professional, clear, and responsive support to faculty and staff. Direct experience in research administration.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Relevant experience working in an office setting with strong customer service skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Familiarity with grants, working with research administration, faculty, and event coordination. Experience with Cayuse and Info Ready systems. Ability to communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to individuals at all levels. Ability to act professionally and confidentially with all levels of employees and outside groups, and effectively respond to simultaneous requests and projects. Ability to take initiative and manage various tasks and projects simultaneously.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $76,500.00 to USD $93,500.00.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.