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Franklin Williams

Denville,NJ

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in grants management and budget oversight at Seton Hall University. Proven track record in developing successful grant proposals and financial management policies. Skilled in government grants management systems and strategic planning, complemented by strong staff management abilities. Committed to regulatory compliance and enhancing research funding opportunities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director, Office of Grants and Research

Seton Hall University
01.2011 - 05.2025
  • In collaboration with Principal Investigators, developed grant proposals for submission to funding agencies (including federal, state, and foundation sponsors). Approximately $30 million in proposals were submitted during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
  • In collaboration with the Division for Finance, prepared the annual NSF Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey.
  • Coordinated and administered the University Research Council internal grant competition on behalf of the Office of the Provost.
  • Maintained and oversaw various government grants management systems (including eRA Commons, HRSA EHB, Grants.gov and Research.gov).
  • In collaboration with the Office of Grants Accounting, performed various post-award functions (including the preparation and submission of Progress/Final Reports, the preparation of Subcontract Agreements, Budget Modification and Time Extension requests).
  • Supervised office support staff.

Director of Operations

Columbia University School of Social Work
04.2005 - 12.2010
  • Developed and maintained operation budget for the school's Social Intervention Group research center.
  • Developed financial management policies and procedures.
  • Functioned as the primary liaison between the Social Intervention Group research center and Columbia University's administration on all financial matters.
  • Performed both pre-award and post-award grants management functions.
  • Coordinated and oversaw the Effort Reporting process for the research center's Principal Investigators.

Budget Manager

New York Academy of Medicine
02.2002 - 04.2005
  • Developed and maintained annual operating budget.
  • Assisted in the development of financial management policies and procedures.
  • Assisted Principal Investigators with budget development for funding proposals.
  • Supervised Staff Accountant.

Grants Manager

Mount Sinai School of Medicine
06.1999 - 02.2002
  • Coordinated the grant proposal submission process for the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center.
  • Prepared financial and progress reports to funding agencies.
  • Supervised Grants Accountant.

Education

Master of Public Administration -

New York University
New York, NY

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

York College
Jamaica, NY

Skills

  • Budget creation and evaluation
  • Government grants management systems: eRA Commons, Grantsgov, Researchgov, ASAPgov, HRSA EHB, SAMgov
  • Microsoft 365 Applications
  • Ellucian Banner Finance
  • Staff management
  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis

Affiliations

  • Nation Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)

Timeline

Assistant Director, Office of Grants and Research

Seton Hall University
01.2011 - 05.2025

Director of Operations

Columbia University School of Social Work
04.2005 - 12.2010

Budget Manager

New York Academy of Medicine
02.2002 - 04.2005

Grants Manager

Mount Sinai School of Medicine
06.1999 - 02.2002

Master of Public Administration -

New York University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

York College

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