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Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

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Job description

Grant Coordinator

Grant Coordinator - Researh Admininistration Assistant (Band D)

Office of Sponsored Research

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, NY

Who We Are:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply .

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University's second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

What you will do:

Under the direction of the Director of the CALS Office of Sponsored Research, in collaboration with eligible Principal Investigators (PIs), the Grant Coordinator (GC) will provide support for pre-award sponsored projects, specifically, administrative grant proposal development as assigned. This position functions within a Grant Proposal Team (GPT) supporting upwards of 20 academic departments that, combined, submits approximately ~1,000 proposals per year.

This position is located on the Ithaca campus.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Department and PI:

• Assist Faculty in building grant proposals that fully comply with college, university, and agency-specific policy guidelines and promote the PIs final submission according to CALS policy deadlines.
• Coordinate and serve as liaison to CALS Grant & Contract Officers (GCOs), Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Administrative Managers (AMs), department chairs, agency representatives and PIs to respond to pre-award related issues and questions during the proposal preparation and submission process.

What We Need:

• 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).
• 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.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• 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.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

How to Apply: (non-academic and union positions)

You must submit both a resume/CV and cover letter.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.

University Job Title:

Research Administration Assistant

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$25.32 - $29.43

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Michele Cowen

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-02-05

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