Limited Submissions Manager/Research Development Specialist

Limited Submissions Manager/Research Development Specialist

The Opportunity

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.

What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• 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

Additionally, although not required, the following could be helpful:

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

About Us

Research Development plays a crucial role in supporting and advancing research activities among Cornell's faculty, providing a range of services to help researchers enhance their skills as effective communicators, grant writers, and advocates for their research. Our key directives include strategic research advancement, research development outreach, and proposal development services. Research Development catalyzes capacity-building activities, research collaboration, and pipeline growth, which complements the administrative management of proposals by grant administrators.

Rewards and Benefits

University Job Title: Research Administration Specialist

Job Family: Administration

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $72,209.00 - $82,644.00

Remote Option Availability: Hybrid