Research Administrator I

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 ...