Mid Level Grants Manager Jobs
Mid level grants manager jobs go to professionals ready to own the full grant lifecycle, mentor coordinators, and lead reporting with minimal supervision. Roles are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Kids Food Basket, New York University, and Huron Consulting hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsThe Research Professional, CIC Grants Manager, supports the financial and operational management of the Center on International Cooperation’s research portfolio. CIC is an applied policy research center and think tank at NYU that works at the intersection of politics, security, justice, development, and humanitarian issues. Through research, policy partnerships, and engagement with governments and international organizations, CIC advances collaborative approaches to preventing crises and promoting peace, justice, and inclusion. The position oversees grant administration, financial monitoring, compliance, procurement, and subaward coordination in support of CIC’s research and policy initiatives, working closely with program leads and NYU administrative offices.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate grant administration throughout the award lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, reporting, and closeout activities.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and funding commitments; support financial forecasting and identify potential funding or compliance risks.
Advise program leads on grant requirements, budget management, allowable expenses, and sponsor reporting obligations.
Oversee procurement, consultant agreements, vendor payments, and subaward administration in accordance with NYU and sponsor requirements.
Serve as a liaison to NYU central offices and external funders on grant, financial, and operational matters.
Reconcile grant expenditures, monitor funding needs, and strengthen financial controls and administrative processes.
Provide direction and oversight to junior operations staff and student employees, as applicable.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in research administration, grant management, financial operations, or a related field.
Experience managing sponsored research funding, grant budgets, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of procurement, contracting, vendor management, and subaward administration.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, program staff, external funders, and central administrative offices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
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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 for vacant positions at all levels.
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The Research Professional, CIC Grants Manager, supports the financial and operational management of the Center on International Cooperation’s research portfolio. CIC is an applied policy research center and think tank at NYU that works at the intersection of politics, security, justice, development, and humanitarian issues. Through research, policy partnerships, and engagement with governments and international organizations, CIC advances collaborative approaches to preventing crises and promoting peace, justice, and inclusion. The position oversees grant administration, financial monitoring, compliance, procurement, and subaward coordination in support of CIC’s research and policy initiatives, working closely with program leads and NYU administrative offices.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate grant administration throughout the award lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, reporting, and closeout activities.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and funding commitments; support financial forecasting and identify potential funding or compliance risks.
Advise program leads on grant requirements, budget management, allowable expenses, and sponsor reporting obligations.
Oversee procurement, consultant agreements, vendor payments, and subaward administration in accordance with NYU and sponsor requirements.
Serve as a liaison to NYU central offices and external funders on grant, financial, and operational matters.
Reconcile grant expenditures, monitor funding needs, and strengthen financial controls and administrative processes.
Provide direction and oversight to junior operations staff and student employees, as applicable.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in research administration, grant management, financial operations, or a related field.
Experience managing sponsored research funding, grant budgets, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of procurement, contracting, vendor management, and subaward administration.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, program staff, external funders, and central administrative offices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
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 for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
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Mid Level Grants Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level grants manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just support. Highlight grants you managed end to end, budgets you oversaw, and reports you authored independently. Tailor your resume to show familiarity with specific funders or compliance frameworks relevant to the employer. Applications that quantify outcomes, such as funding secured or reporting cycles completed on time, consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level grants managers?
Companies hiring mid level grants managers right now include Kids Food Basket, New York University, and Huron Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, research universities, healthcare systems, and government contractors tend to hire the most consistently at this level, often seeking candidates who can manage multiple grant portfolios simultaneously.
Are there remote mid level grants manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer type. About 50% of mid level grants manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-driven nature of grant work. Nonprofits and research organizations tend to offer the most flexibility, while government agencies and healthcare employers more often require on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level grants manager role?
Moving from entry level to mid level typically means shifting from supporting a grants manager to running your own portfolio. Build that through progressively independent work: owning a grant application from prospect research to submission, managing post-award compliance, and tracking outcomes across a reporting cycle. Demonstrated fluency with a major grants management system and a record of measurable funding wins are what hiring managers look for when promoting or hiring at this stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level grants managers?
Mid Level grants manager roles concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors receive substantial public and private funding that requires dedicated grant professionals to manage compliance, reporting, and renewal cycles at scale.