Research Administrator

• Grade 104
• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $72,000 - $79.000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The mission of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) Office for Research is to facilitate the highest caliber of biomedical research, from basic to translational to clinical, among the VP&S faculty, students, and staff at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).

As a member of the Pre‑Award team, the Research Administrator I contributes to CUIMC’s research mission by supporting grant‑related pre‑award administrative activities for the basic sciences and other participating departments in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

In this role, the Research Administrator I will leverage their pre‑award grant administration knowledge to assist faculty in submission and pre‑award administration of grants and contracts. Key areas of responsibility will include assisting PIs in the development, review, and submission of grants; preparing grant budgets; drafting supporting materials; and assisting with annual progress reports. Through this role, the Administrator I can expect to broaden their knowledge of academic grant‑funded environments, including complex grants and the landscape of funded research at CUIMC, and contribute to the development of peers on the Pre‑Award team.

To be successful in this role, the Research Administrator I should be able to apply their full breadth of pre‑award grant administration knowledge while demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively and independently in a deadline‑driven environment. The Administrator I should be enthusiastic about building relationships and working closely with principal investigators to contribute to the advancement of research at CUIMC.

• Assists PIs in the development, review, and submission of all Federal, State, and foundation grants and contracts applications, with a primary focus on individual investigator grants and multi‑component grants. Manages timelines and the overall progression of submission to ensure the on‑time completion of high quality, responsive and compliant proposal applications.
• Trains under the direction of senior staff to gain knowledge and expertise in complex grants, such as center grants, and training grants. Assists senior staff on pre‑award administration of said grants.
• Prepares grant budgets and budget justifications based on the aims provided and RFA technical content requirements in full compliance with sponsor/donor and CU policies, as well as engages outside collaborators and establishes subcontracts.
• Prepares and compiles all components of each grant submission, ensures that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with granting agency requirements.
• Drafts supporting documents for grants including letters of intent, letters of support, cover letters, facilities, and resources.
• Maintains detailed, up‑to‑date records of PI’s other support, biosketches, and grant submission documents.
• Responds to RFAs and summary statements and addresses issues prior to submission.
• In coordination with the Post‑Award Team and the principal investigators, promotes accurate preparation and timely submission of…