Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Grants & Contracts Analyst III |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Grants Management |
| Department |
RWJ-Child Health Institute |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Grants and Contracts Analyst
III for the Center for NeuroMetabolism, Child Health Institute of New Jersey at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Business Administrator, the Grants and Contracts Analyst
III is responsible for the day-today support of all projects, grants, contracts, and other restricted accounts and related functions associated with research, sponsored programs, and restricted funds activities for the Center for NeuroMetabolism (
CNM). The primary responsibility of the Grants Administrator is pre-award and post-award administration of grants, contracts, and other restricted funds for the
CNM. Ensures sponsored research activities are in compliance with the policies and procedures of Rutgers University and federal, state, foundation, corporate, and other agencies. A priority of this position will be pre-award functions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists in the preparation and submission of proposals to federal, state, foundation, corporate, and other sponsors.
- Ensures compliance with Rutgers University policies and procedures (Office of Research and Sponsored Programs [ORSP], Office of Corporate Contracts) and with external sponsor requirements.
- Processes all required documentation through the Research Administration and Proposal Submission System (RAPSS).
- Ensures proposals are submitted in adherence to ORSP deadlines.
- Enters proposal information into the RWJMS grants database.
- Provides guidance to faculty, administrators, and staff on grant applications.
- Provides budget status reports, transaction reports, projections, and other financial analyses to PIs, Business Administrators, Department Chairs, and the RWJMS Finance Office.
- Reconciles accounts and ensures expenditures are accurate and allowable.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
21S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
58953.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
70476.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
83479.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
37.5 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
HPAE 5094 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
- Two (2) years of experience in grants or budget are required.
- Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Knowledge and expertise in Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures, and laws applicable to sponsored programs activities.
- Understanding of proposal development, funding mechanisms, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, and other grant-related processes.
- Outstanding human relations and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment required.
- The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have effective oral and communication skills.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in healthcare or academic, environment at a non-profit and/or higher education medical center is preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
Physical Demands:
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
- No special vision requirements.
- Lifting up to 25lbs. (Please include in all job descriptions).
- Frequent computer use for data analysis, documentation, and writing.
- May need to travel within campus for meetings, training sessions, or collaborative projects.
Work Environment:
- Office Environment. Moderate noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2250 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Oct 23, 2025