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Grant and Contract Officer

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

Who We Are:

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 team, 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., Support and/or lead contract negotiations in accordance with institutional policies, sponsor and government regulations, and academic goals. 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.