CareerPlan

Assistant Project Administrator

New York, NYFull-time$69k–$81k2025-12-18 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Support role assisting the Project Administrator in the oversight and financial management of restricted projects funded by governmental and private sponsors, from inception through closeout.

Role type

Assistant Project Administrator (Post-award administration)

Builds

Financial oversight and compliance for sponsored research projects

Domain

Higher education research administration

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Accounting, Financial analysis, Excel proficiency, Budget management, Audit assistance, Accounts receivable management

Preferred skills

Accounting software experience, Cost sharing data management

Responsibilities

Review and analyze award documents, Establish accounts for awards, Perform fiscal review of independent contractor agreements, Monitor disbursements and purchase orders, Assist in preparing budget modifications, Assist on/off site auditors, Maintain accounts receivables and answer billing inquiries, Prepare interim and final billings and expenditure reports, Obtain and maintain cost sharing data, Interact with Principal Investigators and sponsoring agencies.

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior