Summary
Location
New York
Salary
$80k - $97k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Title: Grants Administrator
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Administration-Clinical Research (Peds)
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $97,600.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under guidance, coordinates and assists with the overall financial, administrative and grant activities of the department.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversees and coordinates grants management and financial management in support of research staff in the department. Serves as the point-of-contact and resource to staff for all research grant activities for pre- and post-award.
- Oversees and coordinates post-award activities. Provides on-going financial oversight of grants and contracts including but not limited to: tracking of funds, evaluating expenditures, forecasting, preparation and submission of progress and final reports.
- Responsible for grants and contracts processing. Oversees accurate completion and timely routing of internal paperwork and disclosures. Negotiates with sponsor as needed for contract execution. Maintains database and records to track activities.
- Oversees and coordinates pre-award activities. Ensures timely submission of federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grant applications and contracts. Oversees the organization and preparation of all components of grant applications.
- Maintains, tracks and updates effort tracking to ensure compliance with time and effort policies.
- Works with investigators to manage budgeting process for grants and contracts and assists in general budget development and implementation.
- Manages purchasing, payments of services and reimbursements of expenses. Monitors expenses for correct allocation to funds.
- Assists with the preparation of standard and ad-hoc financial reports as needed. Provides analysis and reasons for variance as needed. Forecasts expenditures and makes recommendation for corrective action if deficits are projected.
- Ensures compliance with institutional policies regarding systems access and training required for access for human subjects research.
- May assist with program specific promotional or outreach activities.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience
Approximately 2 years of experience with non-profit financial activity.
Full knowledge of federal and non-federal research regulations and policies.
Experience in grants managment, including pre- and post-award management, financial analysis, budgeting and eperience with NIH and industry sponsors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, 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.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Other facts
About Weill Cornell Medical College
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world.
The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.
Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.
What you'll do
- The Grants Administrator oversees and coordinates grants management and financial management for research staff, serving as the point-of-contact for all research grant activities. Responsibilities include managing pre- and post-award activities, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
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