Grant and Contract Officer

Grant and Contract Officer
Grant & Contract Officer I
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Who We Are

Research and Innovation (RI), led by the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI), enables, and advances the University's research priorities as well as research activities of Cornell colleges, schools, and research centers, institutes, and laboratories.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) oversees the administration of sponsored programs at Cornell University including sponsored research, instruction,and extension. OSP operates through delegation of authority from the University Board of Trustees as a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI). Grant and Contract Officers (GCOs) in OSP are authorized to sign and submit proposals to sponsors. GCOs in the research offices of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine have limited transaction authority to sign and submit proposals where the terms and conditions are compliant with Cornell policy. Only OSP GCOs are authorized to negotiate and sign awards, contracts, incoming material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements,and restricted access datasets for Cornell sponsored projects.

What You Will Do
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically 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.

Serve as a member of the Office of Sponsored Programs, providing sponsored proposal and award administration services, expertise, and guidance to advance the institution's research and other sponsored programs. Represent the university and Principal Investigators (PIs) to sponsors in proposal submission, grant negotiation and acceptance, and other collaborations to facilitate proposal and award activity while upholding the institution's principles, policies, and goals. Review and approve proposals and standard agreements, including material transfer agreements (MTAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and Data Use Agreements. Support and/or lead contract negotiations in accordance with institutional policies, sponsor and government regulations, and academic goals. Process post-award actions including but not limited to budget revisions and no-cost extensions. Serve as a resource for PIs and research administrators (RAs), including in the interpretation of proposal and sponsor requirements. Facilitate flow of information between PIs and administrative offices including research compliance, post -award finance, IP management, and sponsors. Keep abreast of existing and emerging sponsor regulations, practices, and policies and potential impact on the institution and sponsored programs. Contribute to development of customer communications, services and training.

What We Need
We ask you to submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements.When reviewing your materials and evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience administering sponsored agreements, ideally in an academic setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven effective oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and customer service orientation.
• Working knowledge of sponsor, government, and organization regulations, including OMB 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
• Ability to effectively apply communication, risk management and collaboration skills to develop solutions and outcomes that protect the institution and its researchers while facilitating the ability to successfully obtain sponsored funding and conduct research.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and laws related to sponsored programs within the context of the institution's goals, priorities, and practices.
• Proven ability to successfully collaborate with, and gain consensus among, a diverse constituency including internal and external stakeholders, in different geographic locations and with sometimes distinct needs.
• Ability to effectively manage details, competing priorities, and deadlines. Ability to utilize electronic information systems and reporting to ensure accuracy of data, manage communications, decision making, and progress assessment.
• Attention to detail, time management skills, effective listening skills and ability to maintain confidentiality, professionally represent the institution, and to negotiate with individuals toward successful conclusions are required.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

What We Prefer

Additionally, we would like to see evidence of:

• Knowledge of contract law, intellectual property, insurance and indemnification, and JD or other advanced degree.
  

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The position will allow for the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week. The New York Convenience of Employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.

• Our leave provisions include 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 to January 1.

• 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. Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

Important Notes about Applying

• Please submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.
• The search committee will review applications as received and conduct interviews on a rolling basis.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

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