Research Administrator I

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, review, and submission of Federal, State, and foundation grant applications.
• Prepare detailed grant budgets and budget justifications in compliance with sponsor and university policies.
• Manage submission timelines to ensure high-quality, compliant, and on-time proposal applications.
• Compile and format all components of grant submissions, including letters of intent, support, and facilities resources.
• Maintain up-to-date records of PI biosketches, other support documentation, and grant submission files.
• Coordinate with the Post-Award Team to ensure timely submission of required progress reports.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with faculty, funding agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience, specifically within an academic grant-funded environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pre-award grant management, including terminology, standards, and tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead technical activities and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a particular emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, finance, accounting, public health, or public administration.
• Prior experience with NIH submission systems, including era Commons, ASSIST, and RePORTER.

About the Company

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) Office for Research facilitates high-caliber biomedical research at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), supporting faculty, students, and staff across basic, translational, and clinical disciplines.