Cornell University Employment Opportunity - Sr. Grant & Contract Officer - 09149 Pamela T. Plotkin 22 Jul 2008 15:22 EST
To apply visit: http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/ The posting number is: 09149 Description // Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking an experienced research administrator to serve as a senior member of the team that provides sponsored award administration services, expertise, and guidance to advance the institution's research and other sponsored programs. Cornell is a preeminent research and teaching institution with over $400 million dollars of annual sponsored activity on the Ithaca campus across a broad array of disciplines including the physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, veterinary medicine, and social sciences. The Senior GCO will represent the university and investigators to sponsors in proposal submission, award negotiation and execution, and other collaborations. She/he will lead multi-party negotiations, serve as a resource to investigators, administrators, and management, develop training and tools to assist customers, and contribute to the implementation of strategies to enhance services and the success of investigators. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2, preferably at least 6, years of experience in research administration in higher education or similar organization, with proven effective communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills. Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, and in interpretation and risk-based application of government and other sponsor regulations in the context of business goals. Exceptional customer service focus and ability to work in deadline focused environment. Candidates with an advanced degree, management experience, and experience in law, public policy, or similar area, with the desire to contribute toward advancement of research are also encouraged to apply. Professional development and growth opportunities are encouraged and supported. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is available (visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity). /Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world./ /Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer./ -- Pamela Plotkin, Ph.D. Deputy Director, Office of Sponsored Programs Cornell University 373 Pine Tree Road East Hill Plaza Ithaca, NY 14850-2820 607-254-8329 xxxxxx@cornell.edu Editor, Research Management Review http://www.ncura.edu/content/news/rmr/ ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================