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Cornell University · 1 day ago

CALS_ Research Administrative Assistant- Grant Coordinator- Office of Pre-Award Services

Ithaca (Main Campus)

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$26/hr - $30.08/hr

2+ years exp

Cornell University is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and is seeking a Research Administrative Assistant to support pre-award sponsored projects. This role involves collaborating with Principal Investigators and various departments to ensure compliance with proposal guidelines and deadlines.

BiotechnologyHigher EducationMedicalUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide pre-award support to principal investigators and supported departments and colleges during the proposal development process from concept to submission

Build proposal budgets in a format which communicates the costs associated with a project in a clear and uncomplicated manner which address the considerations of post-award accounting practices and policies

Understand and communicate sponsor, university, college, and department procedures and policies

Work closely with colleagues at the Cornell Office of Sponsored Programs through the pre-award process; as stewards of initial and revised pre-award budgets, documentation, and correspondence

Promote proposal award success within CALS and supported departments and colleges

Qualification

DiversityInclusionFinancial managementProposal preparationMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsJudgmentRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDecision-makingTime management

Required

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Associate's degree in financial/business management or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a complex academic or research setting

Must possess high standards of integrity in order to develop and maintain trust with faculty, staff, and collaborators

Proficiency with computer applications for financial management and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Excel). Must be comfortable working with new and developing administrative systems and computer applications

Sound judgment, excellent reasoning and decision-making skills, meticulous record keeping and ability to work with diverse personalities

Must be able to work under pressure with a great deal of initiative. Excellent oral/written communication, organizational and time management skills are essential, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, while accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature, meeting competing deadlines and priorities

Ability to work with and represent work unit professionally and ethically with tact, diplomacy, and advocacy, while creating a high-quality and respectful work environment

Ability to foster a team environment while meeting individual and CALS goals in accordance with the broader mission

Ability to work and build sustaining partnerships with college, university, and departmental financial offices and staff

Must have demonstrated ability to handle sensitive/confidential material in a highly professional manner

May occasionally be required to work overtime

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and concentrated experience in a financial office setting involving complex financial structures and multiple revenue sources

Experience with sponsored project proposal preparation and submission

Knowledge and expertise with Cornell University Contract College & OSP policies, accounting systems, as well as working knowledge of Workday and other mainframe systems

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Access to wellness programs

Employee discounts with local and national retail brands

Health and personal leave

Three weeks of vacation

13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1

Two additional floating holidays

Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program

Tuition aid for external education

Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program