Procurement & Contracts Coordinator

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Provide operational support to the Institute for Human Development and Social Change, focusing on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contracts and finance administration for sponsored research projects, ensuring compliance with university policies and federal guidelines. Proficient in conducting compliance assessments and training faculty on policy changes while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

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Contract ManagementFinancial AccountingCompliance AssessmentResearch AdministrationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingContract ManagementCompliance AssessmentBasic Accounting PrinciplesResearch Administration

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordGoogle DocsGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Sponsored Research ProjectsUniversity PoliciesFederal GuidelinesNonprofit OrganizationInsurance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational support to the Institute for Human Development and Social Change, focusing on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects
Manage contracts and lead finance administration
Manage business procedures by liaising with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Risk Management, and other university offices on supplier requests
Ensure spending on sponsored projects complies with university policies/procedures and applicable federal/private foundation guidelines
Train faculty investigators and research staff on current policies and policy changes affecting research
Oversee administrative and operational flow of research activities
Support pre-award grants management, events, and special projects
Serve as a bridge between pre-award and post-award teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of business and financial accounting experience
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem-solving and workflow-management abilities
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Strong attention to detail
Ability to conduct compliance assessments and interpret and execute complex policies, procedures, and processes
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Docs/Sheets
Highly self-motivated and directed
Fixed-term position
Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a university setting or nonprofit organization
Preferred: Experience processing agreements in a university or nonprofit setting
Preferred: Familiarity with interpreting insurance requirements for suppliers/vendors
Preferred: Knowledge of federal, state, University, and School fiscal guidelines, requirements, and systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement (60% to 80% onsite)
Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Carbon-neutrality and green-campus initiatives