Resourceful and adaptable Research Administrator with 10 years of experience in sponsored research financial oversight, strategic planning and process improvements. Committed to partnering with leadership in strategic decision making and operations management related to research administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager
Hofstra University
07.2023 - Current
Advance the culture of research and research integrity through faculty/administrator engagement, policy development, research personnel training, and monitoring.
Assist to identify and implement electronic software solutions to facilitate research administration, compliance, and safety in partnership with the AVP & VP of Research.
Conduct thorough financial analysis to ensure accurate budgeting for grant applications.
Manage grants efficiently, ensuring timely disbursement of external funds totaling $75M and proper allocation to different departments.
Mentor junior staff members, sharing expertise in effective grant management strategies.
Organize training workshops for staff members on best practices in proposal writing and grant management techniques.
·Perform drawdowns in Payment Management System, G5, NSF and invoices for reimbursable awards.
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments or departments developing and implementing fundraising strategies and programs.
Manager - Finance & Compliance
New York Blood Center, Inc.
09.2022 - 07.2023
Oversaw pre and post award activity related to the department of Infectious Disease and Prevention consisting of 20 research grants and clinic trials valuing over $30M.
Monitored compliance with sponsoring agency’s policies, including but not limited to NIH public access, resource and sharing, human subjects, foreign influence, export controls, and sub-recipient risk assessment.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
Negotiated contracts for all industry supported clinical trials and clinical research in accordance with the Institution’s established legal policies and financial practices.
Directly managed the submission of all New York Blood Center’s competing and non-competing renewals and supplements.
Performed grant closeout functions required by funders to include reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations and balancing budgets.
Grants Finance Manager
Columbia University
12.2018 - 08.2022
Responsible for leading a team of research administration professionals to manage the Center for Aging and Health Disparities $120 million in sponsored projects portfolio.
Providing strategic leadership to a team of 22 professionals who share the responsibility of enhancing and supporting the research culture of the university.
Collaborating across the university with senior leadership to promote and integrate research in all possible activities to fulfill the grant mission.
Oversee financial activities by monitoring spending, and providing financial analysis and forecasting models to the Director and Division administrators.
Oversee the HR function for exempt and non-exempt staff, including drafting job descriptions, recruitment, on-boarding new hires, performance management, compensation recommendations, staff relations, and training and development.
Provide comprehensive support to managers in the hiring and on-boarding of new staff.
Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
Finance & Compliance Manager
Columbia University
03.2017 - 11.2018
Managed a portfolio of 100 sponsored research projects, total funding of more than $200M and ensured compliance and timely reporting of all project awards.
Provided institutional oversight to departmental leadership by monitoring the allowable and appropriate recording of expenses to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and sponsor protocols.
Performed financial accounting of all received and disbursed funds, along with preparation of appropriate reports for the Public Performance and Management Center.
Provided thorough and precise auditing of sub recipients programs to ensure funds were wisely spent in accordance with federal and state statutes, laws and administrative requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
Tracked receivables (aging and uncollectible) and pursued corrective measures to collect outstanding balances.
Financial Coordinator
Columbia University
09.2015 - 03.2017
Managed pre and post-award activities for a portfolio of more than 50 sponsored awards including industry clinical trials, foundations, totaling more than $60M Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to 46 faculty members conducting sponsored research.
Administered monthly budget review and reconciles all award expenditures, making adjustments, as necessary and forecast future award expenditures.
Monitored all grants and contracts and ensure internal controls and budgetary compliance in collaboration with other departments and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and policies, specifically Uniform Guidance.
Completed all financial reporting and operational goals within the set award timelines.
Performed post award managerial duties during manager’s absence, reviewing and approving other post award administrator’s work.
Served as main point of contact to the post and pre-award team in the department, provided guidance to many post award activities, including account reconciliations, navigation of business intelligence reporting as well as proposal preparation and submission.
Education
Doctor of Education - Public Administration
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
06.2027
Master of Public Administration - Management & Innovation
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY
06.2014
Skills
PeopleSoft Financials
Uniform Guidance
OMB Circulars
MS Office productivity software
Budget, Proposal preparation
Contract negotiation
Financial Management
Training and Development
Timeline
Grants Manager
Hofstra University
07.2023 - Current
Manager - Finance & Compliance
New York Blood Center, Inc.
09.2022 - 07.2023
Grants Finance Manager
Columbia University
12.2018 - 08.2022
Finance & Compliance Manager
Columbia University
03.2017 - 11.2018
Financial Coordinator
Columbia University
09.2015 - 03.2017
Doctor of Education - Public Administration
Hofstra University
Master of Public Administration - Management & Innovation