Grant Proposal & Research Admin Assistant (Hybrid)

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carnell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Research Administration Assistant to support pre-award sponsored projects across CALS. The role emphasizes equity and inclusion, financial collaboration, and meticulous proposal preparation.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-campus presence 2 days per week, with opportunities to engage cross-departmentally. Salary ranges align with Cornell’s hourly pay scale and benefits, reflecting a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in and/ or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Must possess high standards of integrity to develop and maintain trust with faculty, staff, and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-award support to principal investigators and supported departments during proposal development.
• Build proposal budgets in a clear format addressing post-award accounting considerations.
• Coordinate with CALS GCOs, OSP, AMs, chairs, agency reps and PIs to respond to pre-award questions.
• Promote proposal success within CALS and supported departments and colleges.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree in financial/business management or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Carnell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Research Administration Assistant to support pre-award sponsored projects across CALS. The role emphasizes equity and inclusion, financial collaboration, and meticulous proposal preparation.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-campus presence 2 days per week, with opportunities to engage cross-departmentally. Salary ranges align with Cornell’s hourly pay scale and benefits, reflecting a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.