Grant & Contract Associate

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•$66,123 - $76,845•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Sponsored Programs at Cornell University seeks a Grant Contract Associate to join its Operations Team. This position will contribute to a highly effective group providing support within OSP on a variety of pre- and post-award activities. The successful candidate will possess great organizational skills and a strong customer service orientation and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This is a fixed-term position with an initial appointment of two years, renewable based on available funding and successful performance. As Grant Contract Associate, you will perform vital operational tasks that ensure OSP delivers exceptional service to Cornell units in proposal submission, and award execution. You will work as part of a team for proposal and award intake and data entry, compliance review, collection and review of project deliverables, intake of incoming non-financial agreements, project revisions, and project closeouts. You also will assist with operational process improvement efforts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent organizational, communications, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, databases, and reporting applications
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent track record in following through on details
Ability to accurately review detailed contract documents, written procedures, and correspondence
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality concerning office and organizational transactions
Proven ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Demonstrated use of sound judgment when referring issues to higher organizational levels for review and consideration
Ability to oversee multiple files simultaneously and efficiently within tight timeframes
Demonstrated skills in conducting research and using analysis and critical thinking
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with sponsored programs and related systems such as RASS
Knowledge of federal, state, and industry sponsors
Understanding of applicable government regulations and university policies

Responsibilities

Conducting initial review and data entry for grants and contracts, monitoring office mailboxes to triage incoming work, and collecting needed information and documents to Grant Contract Officers
Assisting with compliance checks, such as completion of training requirements, resolution of conflict-of-interest issues, and implementation of necessary research protocols
Processing post-award and subaward actions and change requests, such as no-cost extensions
Reviewing monthly reports to identify projects ready for closeout and coordinating with the campus unit, Sponsored Financial Services, and Center for Technology Licensing to verify final deliverables have been submitted and documented
Creating and processing monthly reports related to award activity
Performing quality assurance reviews and ensuring the accuracy of system data
Contributing to continuous improvement of our procedures for proposal, award, and non-financial agreement intake

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