Assistant Director of Post-Award Finance (Hybrid/Remote)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research Administration, the Assistant Director of Post-Award Finance provides direct professional support and guidance in the administration of grants, contracts, and related funds to faculty and staff. This position will collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs on award management and will implement strategic directions as provided by the OSP and the Provost's Office regarding research administration, faculty affairs, external relations with agencies, policy, and other business operations.

Secondarily, this position will liaise with the Office of the Controller on matters of external financial reporting, inclusive of ensuring compliance with federal award programs and issues related to the annual audit performed per the Provisions of OMB Uniform Guidance. This position provides a high level of client satisfaction through strong relationship management skills and demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving unit.

The role may be considered for a remote work arrangement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Advise, guide, and assist faculty and administrators in the management of sponsored awards. The Assistant Director is the primary source of expertise to ensure that awards are financially managed following sponsor requirements, regulatory compliance requirements, University, Federal, and State policies and regulations governing sponsored research.
• Ensure that prior approval requests, progress reports, and other required documentation are submitted correctly and in a timely manner to the sponsor.
• Provide post-award transactional support for faculty portfolios, including commitment management, projections, cost transfers, and other related grant management tasks. Maintain current knowledge of University and Federal policies, and other grant and contract-related regulations, and perform post-award activities.
• Assist faculty and staff in the financial management of sponsored projects, interpret award documents, provide appropriate documentation to set up grant/project accounts, and ensure that financial compliance obligations are met.
• Partner with the pre-award/contracts/award team on complete grant lifecycle management, including crafting projections, identifying risks and delays to spending, requesting budget revisions, amendments, NCEs, and other award modifications.
• Provide Principal Investigators with regular (no less than monthly) account reports for all sponsored projects.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships and effective communications with faculty, Principal Investigators, sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide direction, training, and assistance to Principal Investigators and department staff in award management, including, but not limited to, budgeting and financial statements, interpretation of sponsor terms and policies, and University policies and procedures.
• Review terms and conditions on award documents as appropriate. Collaborate with the Pre-award team to negotiate award terms, as necessary, and to facilitate agreements, including subcontracts.
• Play a key role in the development and continuous improvement of the grant management process. Review and analyze client interactions, current methods, and submission quality. Make recommendations for and participate in the implementation of changes as appropriate.
• Analyze and understand complex information from multiple sources, including funding opportunity announcements, funding interest matches, Federal regulations, and sponsor requirements, in order to manage awards effectively.
• Keep abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of grants and contracts. Ensure that key personnel are compliant with regulatory, University, and other training mandates.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the Controller's Office.

Experience & Educational Background:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, or ten years of experience in a business organization or governmental agency performing grants and contracts administration.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal laws and regulations about grant and contract administration.
• Sufficient skills in the information technology area to demonstrate acquisition and use of web-based and other computer-assisted systems and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, accounting, or an appropriate field.
• Direct experience with the grant and contract post-award administration process in an institution of higher education.
• Thorough working knowledge of database administration and other related software.
• Experience using a financial system (such as Banner).
• In-depth knowledge of OMB Circular A-21 & A-110 (Uniform Guidance).
• Knowledge of current trends in research administration.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to serve as a liaison between granting agencies, University Administration, and principal investigators.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated superior customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to work well under deadline pressures without sacrificing accuracy or customer service.
• Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to handle a complex portfolio of work in an intensive, multi-tasking, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to ensure that deadlines can be met.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well flexibly, independently, and as a contributing member of a team.

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $140,000

About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.