Project Manager

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research seeks a Project Manager to help develop implement and maintain a suite of programs and activities. Working directly with the Interim Vice Provost for Research this new position will provide critical project leadership to and coordination of Cornells new Future of Farming Initiative (CFFI) the Postdoctoral Program Alternative Funding Panels and other programs based in the Vice Provosts office. Well qualified candidates will understand research areas across Cornell University and will demonstrate success with interdisciplinary and cross-institutional project management.

This is a new position open to Cornell employees who have completed six months of service in their current positions individuals on the layoff list and dual career candidates.

The Opportunity

As lead Project Manager for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research you will utilize your project management skills in support of and service to Cornells vision mission and values ensuring efficient operations and adherence to strategic goals. You will manage and lead finance budgeting planning and facilities functions for multiple programs. You will monitor progress toward established goals compile data schedule and facilitate meetings coordinate preparation of reporting and guide annual reviews. You will advise leadership on activities potentially affecting program scope or compliance and you will serve as a tactful and effective advocate for program needs.

Your program oversight also will encompass communications and engagement efforts. Through your broad knowledge of these programs you will prepare strategic communications project updates and presentations and will support engagement with review committees unit leaders researchers and administrators and other constituencies through websites newsletters and other communications channels.

Through interpretation and implementation of university policies procedures and best practices you will plan and review programs and recommend modifications necessary for operational success. Moreover you will partner with the Interim Vice Provost and the Associate Vice Provosts for Research to understand the needs of Cornell researchers and ensure robust program offerings are available to meet those needs.

As part of the Cornell community you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative collaborative open and welcoming; showing respect compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application.

This is an immediate opening and the hiring committee will review applications as received. Additionally please note that visa sponsorship is not available.

When evaluating your candidacy we will look for evidence of the following:

• Bachelors degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• Strong understanding of research areas throughout Cornell with proven experience bringing interdisciplinary groups together across multiple colleges or institutions

• Demonstrated experience managing the development of successful programs spanning multiple units or colleges

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students faculty staff and community members
  

Additionally although not required we would like to see evidence of:

• Research experience or experience managing a research operation in a large decentralized organization preferably in academia

About Us

Cornell Research & Innovation creates an environment that unifies and advances Cornells scholarship research and discovery through state-of-the-art facilities domain expertise and partnership to enable innovation and impact. We leverage external funding and partnerships enable interdisciplinary research and ensure regulatory compliance. We collaborate to successfully translate and commercialize research through large and small companies including startups launched by our entrepreneurial faculty staff and students.

For Research & Innovations broad portfolio of facilities laboratories institutes and centers collaboration is key. Our teams work closely with various departments across the campus and engage with diverse stakeholders outside the university depending on project scope.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca New York on the campus of Cornell University. The position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement with weekly work on campus expected. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits Working at Cornell.

• 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. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell.

• Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits Working at Cornell.

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