Limited Submissions Manager/Research Development Specialist

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Limited Submissions Manager/Research Development Specialist, you will manage Cornell’s Limited Submissions Program and provide proposal and programmatic support as part of Cornell University’s central Research Development (ReD) team. Your duties in this position will include: Administering Cornell’s Limited Submissions program, overseeing internal competitions through application intake, review coordination, and final submission coordination Coordinating review schedules and meetings for the Research Advisory Committee and other review panels Tracking success metrics and preparing reports for the Dean of Faculty and other leaders Serving as faculty and institutional resource on competition process, policies, and funder guidelines; liaising with Weill Cornell Medicine on joint competitions and reviews Meeting with faculty in concierge or consultation discussions to understand their research interests and funding needs Managing ReD funding digests and disseminating funding opportunities to campus Coordinating proposal development activities Contributing to the development of new ReD Team programs and resources Tracking key performance indicators to measure activity, progress and performance of ReD activities and services As part of the Cornell community, you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with research administration and/or research development
• Excellent skills in project management, data analytics and visualization, and document production
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong personal initiative, service orientation, and willingness to perform tasks that range from strategic to detail-oriented
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and solve problems under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret regulations and policies

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Experience in a multidisciplinary research organization, preferably an academic environment
• Knowledge of and experience with academic funding

Responsibilities

• Administering Cornell’s Limited Submissions program, overseeing internal competitions through application intake, review coordination, and final submission coordination
• Coordinating review schedules and meetings for the Research Advisory Committee and other review panels
• Tracking success metrics and preparing reports for the Dean of Faculty and other leaders
• Serving as faculty and institutional resource on competition process, policies, and funder guidelines; liaising with Weill Cornell Medicine on joint competitions and reviews
• Meeting with faculty in concierge or consultation discussions to understand their research interests and funding needs
• Managing ReD funding digests and disseminating funding opportunities to campus
• Coordinating proposal development activities
• Contributing to the development of new ReD Team programs and resources
• Tracking key performance indicators to measure activity, progress and performance of ReD activities and services

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with weekly work on campus expected.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 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.
• To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions, we also offer two additional floating holidays.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees