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Finance & Sponsored Programs Associate - College of Human Ecology (Hybrid)

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

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.

Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) explores the complexity of human life. We bring together a wide range of perspectives to understand the full context of the human experience and improve lives at every scale, from cells to society. Our research and academic programs focus on the interaction of humans with their biological, economic, social and physical environments. Using Cornell's far-reaching extension network and the college's translational research methods, we deliver our findings directly to communities and families, ensuring that our work reaches those who need it most.

As part of CHE, the Division of Nutritional Sciences' (DNS) annual expenditures exceed $23M, including >$9.7M of research expenses. There are over 32 tenured and tenure-track faculty lines, and approximately 30 research and extension academic employees and 20 support staff. DNS manages several research service centers, supports over 85 graduate students, and enrolls in excess of 600 undergraduate student majors. DNS has recently hired nine new faculty and is searching to refill additional faculty positions during the next three years, with commensurate growth in academic programs, research, research staff, and graduate student enrollment.

Job Description

We are seeking an inclusive and dedicated Finance & Sponsored Programs Associate to join our community. In this role, you will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of belonging, promoting psychological well-being, and supporting and advancing the research, extension, education, and administrative goals of DNS and Cornell University. You will excel in this role if you are committed to excellence, providing outstanding customer service, and cultivating teamwork. On the job training and continual learning are part of our approach, and we welcome applicants with or without experience in higher education.

The core business hours for DNS are 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. This hybrid position can be performed with 2 days remote, and 3 days on Cornell's Ithaca campus in Kinzelberg Hall. Remote workdays will be mutually determined between you and your supervisor.

No Visa Sponsorship or relocation assistance are available for this position.

What You Will Do

• Oversee pre-and post-award sponsored award administration, budgeting, analyses, forecasting, tracking and reporting for unique and complex projects, such as training grants, research centers, and large international service contracts;
• Provide leadership, guidance, and systems and analytical expertise in delivery of reporting, data, analyses, and key performance indicators in support of Division finances, human resources, and programs for Division administration, external audiences, program directors, and principal investigators;
• Contribute to recommendations and guidance on development and implementation of financial management strategies, policies, and procedures;
• Manage financial projections and appointment processes for employees and graduate students in collaborating with faculty, program directors, student services, and department leadership, develop funding projections and plans; advise on and manage graduate fellowship, teaching assistantship, and other division support resources;
• Oversee and report on a portfolio of non-sponsored programs and division finances;
• Advise on and execute HR and financial transactions for international and specialized programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field and 3 to 5 years relevant experience in financial management in a complex, decentralized, organization, or equivalent combination.
• Advanced proficiency using modern technology, systems, and software to effectively and efficiently extract, manage, and report data, develop and explain analyses, and monitor and streamline operations.
• Outstanding customer service, analysis, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals, lead and effectively work with teams, and navigate formal and informal decision-making networks.
• Experience using enterprise systems for data extraction, reporting, and operations support; ability to effectively convey data to various audiences.
• Ability to understand strategic goals in context, develop tactics, provide relevant data and analyses to inform decision-making, and provide effective guidance to leadership.
• Project and operations management and process improvement experience.
• Exceptional analytical, reporting, and data presentation skills, including effectively utilizing advanced spreadsheets and databases; investigating and understanding data elements and how they represent operations.
• Ability to navigate policies and procedures related to international programs and complex contract terms and billings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years in a financial management in a complex, decentralized, organization.
• Extensive knowledge of sponsored projects and related pre- and post-award procedures, regulations, and researcher goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of New York State appropriation, extension, and research awards.
• Project or team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, 25Live, Outlook, and computers connected to a central host.
• Previous experience in event management or support, including familiarity with scheduling software.

A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We're an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

University Job Title:

Finance Specialist III

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$72,231.00 - $83,945.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Krassimira Hernandez

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

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)

Union Positions

Current Employees:

Online Submission Guidelines:

Employment Assistance:

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

Notice to Applicants:

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

2023-06-23