Specialist - Grant & Research Development

Grant And Research Development Specialist

Job Type : Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit :

Regular / Temporary : Regular

End Date if Temporary :

Hours Per Week : 35

Standard Work Schedule :

Building :

Salary Range : $70,000-$80,000

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 Grant and Research Development Specialist will provide comprehensive, high-quality, customer-focused pre-award research administration support to assigned units at the Columbia Climate School. Working within the Climate School's Office of Research, and reporting to the Office of Research (OOR) Senior Manager, the Grant & Research Development Specialist will perform key services that ensure the timely submission of high-quality, responsive, compliant, and rigorously reviewed grant proposals. These services include the development and review of budgets and other administrative documents, preparation and review of application packages, and collection of appropriate institutional approvals prior to submission. The Specialist will also perform other essential duties, including handling a variety of information requests, data entry, and compliance documents, all while building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. In addition, the incumbent must have a strong interest in data maintenance and reporting, and a willingness to train others in standard processes in support of the pre-award endeavor. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of sponsor and University guidelines and procedures for engaging and stewarding a diverse portfolio of extramural funders.

Responsibilities

Pre-Award Management

• Coordinate and assist with the preparation and pre-submission review process of all grant and contract proposal submissions for assigned units.
• Review RFP / sponsor guidelines, and provide guidance related to University and sponsor guidelines.
• Perform initial compliance review and provide feedback and administrative expertise for proposals submitted by Climate School researchers, often within short time frames. Ensure proposals are fully compliant with and responsive to extramural sponsor requirements and guidelines; communicate clear, concise feedback regarding necessary revisions. Verify that compliance requirements are met and necessary internal forms are provided prior to proposal submission (i.e., Conflict of Interest disclosures, Pl Waivers, ICR Waivers, IRQ forms, Pre-Award Assessment forms).
• As part of the review process, receive and review subaward and collaborator documents and confirm accuracy and compliance.
• Review budgets for Climate School investigators participating in proposals submitted by other Columbia departments / divisions and verify compliance with Climate School requirements.
• Ensure that Climate School-level approvals are obtained, and route proposals to the central Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) for final review and submission.

Data Analytics, Reporting, and Communications

Customer Support

Special Projects

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent related experience.

3 years of relevant experience in research and / or financial administration.

Eagerness to contribute to the construction and evolution of the Office of Research, and to create processes and administrative structures that endure.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a number of stakeholders, including researchers of all career levels, executive leadership, government employees and federal civil servants, vendors, and external partners.

Must have excellent time management, computer, and communication skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; must be comfortable with pivot tables and charts, and able to envision new ways to structure information.

Experience with complex budget preparation and proposal processing for government and non-profit agencies.

High level of discretion and good judgment, independent motivation and initiative, integrity, trustworthiness, diplomacy, respect, flexibility, and team collaboration.

Must be able to work independently and communicate professionally with external parties, including funding sponsors, Climate School leadership, and collaborators from other institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as determined by project deadlines and in discussion with the OOR Senior Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Minimum Salary : $34,320.00

Maximum Salary : $34,320.00

Salary Unit : Yearly