Avis Privott Yeiser

Experienced nonprofit professional administrator and educator with proven expertise in managing grant-funding resources, contract negotiations, grant writing, financial controls, human resources, regulatory and compliance requirements and auditing, and work-flow process improvements. With an empathetic and trained ear, effectively motivates and persuades diverse constituencies for success achievement of company goals. Team player and leader who proficiently manages various cross-functional relationships while exhibiting superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Director, Contracts & Grants - Jewish Child Care Association of New York (JCCA-NY) - Brooklyn, NY

(2021-09)

• Develop, support and supervise the administrative management processes with guidance from the General Counsel including scope development, negotiation registration, onboarding and monthly review and maintenance of the organization's contracts.
• Lead liaison with city, state and federal entities to manage contract operations and requirements, compile government-required progress reports, and ensure submissions and budgets are funder-compliant.
• Motivate and lead program and finance staff to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are completed and accurately reflect program deliverables and contract requirements while managing proposal and financial reporting deadlines.
• Maintain up-to-date contract tracking databases and government contracting systems/portals including HHS Accelerator, Grants Gateway, Grants.gov and PassPort.

Grants Manager - Columbia University (Center on Poverty and Social Policy – School of Social Work) - New York, NY

(2020-01 - 2021-01)

• Provided human resources administration, supervised and conducted performance evaluations of staff while providing leadership and guidance through in-house training on compliance and implementation of contracts and grants.
• Developed and drafted, oversaw and negotiated terms and conditions, memoranda of understandings, teaming agreements and contracting officer approval letters.
• Advised upper management, faculty and principal investigators of potential risk and technical support while leading resolution of disputes concerning contractual issues.
• Instituted project account systems, operational policies and tools to monitor compliance-related deliverables, invoices, cost estimates and primary cost-sharing documentation.

Sponsored Programs Manager - The Research Foundation for SUNY - Purchase, NY

(2008-07 - 2019-09)

• Directed day-to-day administration of the Sponsored Funds Office at Purchase College including budgeting, financial operations, human resources and general operations.
• Oversaw grant management of pre- and post-awards, fiscal operations, audits, planning and forecasting while ensuring compliance with research regulations.
• Managed personnel recruitment, hiring, onboarding, payroll, budgets, accounts payable/receivable, grant and contract financial reporting using Oracle platform.
• Submitted grant proposals in electronic grant submission using Grants.gov, Fastlane.nsf.gov, and other online platforms.

Contracts Manager, Compliance Officer - The Valley, Inc. - New York, NY

(2003 - 2007)

Technology Coordinator - Yonkers Public Schools - Yonkers, NY

(2000 - 2002)

Producer & Writer - Cable News Network (CNN) - New York, NY

(1986 - 2002)

Master of Arts - Secondary English Education - New York University (2002)

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting Communications - Buffalo State College (1986)