JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Program Administrator will need to be in New York City office 2-3 days per week.

BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Program Administrator is a member of the Research team supporting grant management and operations. The Program Administrator will play a critical role in the funding, execution, and reporting of JDRF’s research grants and will work closely with internal technical leads and external researchers.

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, diverse experience and skills, and collaborative spirit to a high-performing team. They will be independent, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the allocated fiscal year budgets of the JDRF program(s) through accurate tracking and reporting, to ensure fiscal year budgets are met.

Manage and track Requests for Applications (RFAs), and individual grant opportunities for JDRF program(s)

Manage all administrative responsibilities of grants prior to and following funding.

Be the voice of Research Operations in all program activities by fully representing administrative considerations during Program and Department meetings

Ensure all Program awards are managed in accordance with approved policies and procedures for audit compliance. Help problem-solve and recommend course corrections as necessary.

Identify grant management system issues and/or areas of improvement and work with internal and external system administration staff to problem solve

Act as a primary point of contact and representative with the research community for JDRF awards. Foster trust and transparency between JDRF and Grantees through clear, consistent communications and expectations.

Escalate project-level delays or anomalies to supervisor and strictly follow process workflows to ensure timely resolution and progression of JDRF-funded projects.

Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications and/or Fundraising  teams to provide periodic program reports to stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years of grant management experience
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work in collaboration with other functions, resolve conflicts and challenges

Resumes without cover letters will not be considered

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot regardless of location or position. This includes those with remote status. Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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