Feb 5

Job: Grants Officer, Institute of International Education (NY)

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Position: Grants Officer
Posted by: Institute of International Education
Type: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Purpose of Position:
Manages various Foundation-funded Travel and Learning funds and provides management to other grant initiatives in the division. Work is carried out independently under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. IIE may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.

•Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all IIE policies and procedures
•Manage multi-million dollar grant, which enables individuals from all over the world to travel internationally to conferences, seminars, and short courses. Primary responsibilities include preparing grants and contracts, conducting due diligence, and monitoring grant/contract progress and payment.
•Assure compliance with IRS regulations, other U.S. government regulations and foundation-specific guidelines for all grants, identifying potential issues
•Ensure grant files meet legal and auditing requirements; coordinate creation, and maintenance of all grant files
•Manage the logistics of travel for consultants and grantees including heavy interaction with the travel agency to arrange for domestic and international travel and hotel reservations worldwide
•Serve as back-up for technical aspects of various programs, including the grantee databases; on-line applications
•Oversee grant data in database and provide reporting and analysis
•Maintain program systems and procedures related to grants, working with Accounting and the Information Technology Department to improve data management and streamline procedures
•Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Education/Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience working in grants management, or a combination of education and experience.
•Experience and facility working with accounting and international banking regulations. Knowledge of grant making regulations, including Expenditure Responsibility rules, a plus.

Skills Required:
•Program budgeting skills are necessary.
•Excellent organizational ability necessary; ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
•Strong analytical skills are required, as are excellent interpersonal/cross-cultural skills and ability to work effectively at all levels inside and outside organization.
•Initiative, mature judgment, and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•Ability to work as a member of a team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge Microsoft Office 2010; internet software and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Institute of International Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Application Instructions
No telephone inquiries please. To apply, please use our on-line application system at www.iie.org/careers