Coordinator, Research Development & Strategic Initiatives

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Cornell Research & Innovation announces a new position opening that will provide administrative support for focused research development activities and support for strategic programs in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The position will report jointly to the Director of Research Development and the Director of Strategic Initiatives. The successful candidate will be a highly organized administrative professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a mission possible attitude, and an orientation toward process improvement and excellent customer service. As part of the Research Development team, your primary responsibility will be program coordination of prestigious honorific awards and prizes that recognize our faculty. In the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, your focus will be administrative coordination of internal seed funding projects, including the Provost’s Future of American Agriculture Initiative.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 4–6 years of financial and/or administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with modern office methods and procedures
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team in a professional office environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously
High level of proficiency with Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MSWord, and Outlook
Familiarity with database management and/or financial management tools
Ability to handle confidential information and materials appropriately
Experience interacting and building relationships with high-level clientele, faculty, visitors, and organizational leaders
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working and contributing to an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm while maintaining a positive and productive demeanor
Ability to organize and prioritize a varied workload, using good judgment to determine when situations require escalation or deeper follow up
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in faculty affairs, research development, research administration, or higher education administration
Experience developing and managing datasets and using data to inform processes
Experience with benchmarking and implementing process improvements
Ability to consult effectively across diverse stakeholder groups and share appropriate knowledge and guidance

Responsibilities

Coordinating award nomination processes (sponsors, timelines, eligibility and submission requirements), assembling supporting materials, and formatting packages for submission
Maintaining and monitoring the seed funding application portal (complete and timely submissions), reviewing applications for program compliance, and preparing materials for panel reviews
Serving as a point of contact for award nominators and nominees (honorifics) and faculty and departmental applicants (seed funding)
Using and maintaining program databases, ensuring accurate records, and tracking deadlines and deliverables
Helping to draft and document standard operating procedures and templates and contributing to process improvement efforts
Conducting research on funding and award opportunities as well as programs and practices at other institutions
Scheduling meetings and events, coordinating logistics (room reservations, catering, etc.), drafting announcements and emails, and taking meeting notes
Interacting and communicating with university leaders, faculty, staff, external funders and organizations, and the public

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
Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program