MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews terms and conditions of new contractual agreements and evaluates changes to pre-existing agreements. Reviews and negotiates research contracts, including, but not limited to: grant sub-contracts, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, standard research agreements, data use agreements and/or clinical trial agreements, as applicable and appropriate. Ensures proper flow-down of FMA (Fund Management Agreement) terms and conditions to sub-recipients of QNRF funds. Monitors deadlines to ensure sub-recipient compliance with reporting requirements.
2. Maintains up-to-date knowledge and expertise in Cornell regulations and policies, and stays abreast of new laws and policies which affect sponsored program activities. Participates in the development and implementation of internal policies and regulations. Takes appropriate proactive action so as to protect the School and the Institution by assuring that proposals and awards are in compliance with all applicable local and US regulations.
3. Works closely with WCMC-Q Grants Manager, WCMC-Q Director of Research Administration, NY Research and Sponsored Programs personnel and NY University Counsel to ensure that agreements are compliant with all applicable policies and regulations. Ensures receipt of necessary ethical compliance approvals, as well as any other required documentation, as applicable and determined, by project.
4. Participates in collaborations with colleagues to ensure that WCMC-Q research activities corroborate with institution-wide compliance policies and the research mission.
5. Assists Grants Manager in providing leadership for preparing and organizing education/orientation programs for WCMC-Q faculty and staff.
6. Reviews grant proposals and contracts for internal and external regulatory compliance, sponsor requirements, and appropriateness of proposed budgets. Works closely with faculty to resolve discrepancies.
7. Prepares documents for sponsor approvals of changes to research projects; compiles and researches data for reports and presentations; compiles statistical information; creates and maintains spreadsheets.
8. Prepares financial reports of sponsored program expenses. Discusses and reviews reports with faculty. Works to resolve conflicts and errors. Reviews financial reports for sponsored projects, prior to submission.
9. Facilitate direct ordering from lab staff, as approved by lab PIs. Work with Finance and ordering staff to ensure proper training and adherence to developed policies and procedures. Using SAP, place orders from lab members, where the labs are not yet able to place orders directly. Follow-up on electronic approvals, as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BS degree in management, business administration, related subjects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 or more years prior experience in research administration, managing and negotiating contracts
• Experience and understanding of US federal regulations and policies, and applicable OMB circulars.
• Previously demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting research contracts.
• Previously demonstrated advanced excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Previously demonstrated advanced fluency in the English language, written and verbal
• Prior experience working in a cross-cultural environment
• Previously demonstrated ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information.
• Previously demonstrated basic level experience with Microsoft office products; including word processing, presentation software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to grow and adapt within a rapidly changing environment. Position may not be as original described as the department grows and needs change. Successful candidate must be able to adapt with the department—according to the needs of the department.
