Grants and Contracts Coordinator - PEH

Grant And Contract Coordinator

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Grant and Contract Coordinator to support the sponsored research activities of faculty within the Public Health Program. This role serves as a key partner in the development, submission, and management of research proposals and awards, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements while supporting complex grant and contract activities. The position works closely with faculty, finance teams, and research administration offices to advance impactful public health research. If you enjoy project management, working across multiple teams, and supporting innovative research initiatives, you'll thrive in this role.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead preparation and submission of grant proposals, budgets, and sponsor-required administrative documents.
• Coordinate post-award activities including sub-awards, compliance tracking, reporting deadlines, and contract processes.
• Partner with faculty, finance teams, and research administration offices to support sponsored research operations and funding activities.
• Maintain research administration records, track funding metrics, and support departmental reporting and process improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field with at least four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supporting sponsored funding activities, including proposal development, management, and reporting.
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented professional with the ability to work independently and build effective partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Coursework in public health
• Experience with at least some of the following federal funders is preferred: USDA, NIH, NSF, CDC, DHHS, along with foundations such as Russel Sage and Mellon, in addition to internal Cornell funding mechanisms like Einaudi and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer :

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
• An award-winning employer provided benefits program
• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
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Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

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