Weill Cornell Medicine · 16 hours ago
Research Administrative Specialist
Upper East Side
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.22/hr - $36.10/hr
2+ years expWeill Cornell Medicine is seeking a Research Administrative Specialist to provide administrative support in research administration for faculty and staff. The role involves coordinating operational support for research programs, assisting with grant preparation, and managing logistics for external visitors.
BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Coordinates operational and programmatic support for research programs and initiatives, as well as education initiatives as needed
Edits and proposes changes to administrative documents or program requirements
May assist with the development and implementation of the general and project-related budgeting process
May assist with grant preparation and renewal applications
Provides general assistance to faculty and staff in regards to systems and procedures
May coordinate the collection and preparation of appointment paperwork for academic staff
Coordinates visits from external collaborators/visitors. Manages housing arrangements, itineraries, and travel arrangements
May oversee support staff. Delegates work assignments and responsible for disciplinary actions
Ensures program(s) meets all regulatory requirements
Oversees equipment and computer tagging and connection requests and manages email and other system access for staff
Responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment as needed
Responsible for disbursement/reimbursement activities as needed
Generates reports for analysis
Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control
Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements
Coordinates calendars and schedules appointments and meetings. Prioritizes requests for meetings and coordinates the necessary arrangements for meetings
Maintains electronic and hard copy files and databases. Maintains integrity of information
Responsible for travel and conference arrangements. Organizes itinerary, makes appropriate reservations for travel and accommodations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Approximately 2 years of prior relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research grants is highly desired
Company
Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine is an academic medical institution that offers health care services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$69.8MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesU.S. Department of DefenseNational Cancer Institute
2025-08-15Grant· $14.9M
2024-12-10Grant· $1.4M
2024-08-15Grant· $12.4M
Leadership Team
Robert Min
President and CEO of Physician Organization
Lara Pes, PhD
Co-founder of WCM Green Labs Group
Recent News
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