Research Administrator I

4 weeks ago


New York, United States Columbia University Full time

Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:

- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:

- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:

- Building:

- Salary Range: $72,000 - $85,000
- 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._

Position Summary

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.

**Responsibilities**:
**Pre-Award Grant Administration**
- 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 progress reports as required by sponsoring program.
- Supports investigators in responding to Just-In-Time requests.
- Maintains standards: budget templates, standardized checklists for core staff and PIs tailored to the sponsor/mechanism, standardized filing system using shared drives, updated resources and facilities.
- Performs all other duties as assigned within scope of practice and/or training.

**People and Stakeholder Management**
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with faculty, grant writers, P&S proposal development and Pre-Award team on all aspects of grant administration.
- Manages and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as faculty, internal offices, funding agencies, and collaborating organizations.
- Contributes to team learning culture by providing support to colleagues, demonstrating self-development, and keeping current on relevant professional development topics.
- Models professionalism and accountability in interactions with internal clients through clear, respectful, and timely communication and responsive follow-up.

**Strategy and Continuous Improvement**
- Maintains sound knowledge of federal rules and regulations that govern research grants as well as stays informed about sponsor terms and conditions for submitting and administering grant awards.
- Participates in and/or supports team projects and initiatives. Uses tools and reporting mechanisms to track progress and ensure timely communication of issues and status.
- Keeps current on all organizational policies, goals, and initiatives.
- Successfully completes all required university and department trainings.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience, including prior experience in an academic grant funded environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with full scope of pre-award grant management, including mastery of ter



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