Cornell University
A Research Administration Assistant at Cornell University supports the Pre-Award Research Operations team by coordinating grant proposal submissions and ensuring data accuracy across federal, state, and private funding sources. The role involves managing proposal intake, communicating with Principal Investigators, and facilitating workflows for the Associate Director in a collaborative office environment. Candidates will assist in standardizing pre-award procedures while maintaining high-quality customer service for faculty and external sponsors.
Headquarters
Ithaca, New York, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1865
Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across more than 100 fields of study. Its colleges and schools span campuses in Ithaca, New York City, and Doha, Qatar, combining a land‑grant mission with global research and outreach. Cornell is known for interdisciplinary scholarship and strong professional programs—engineering, business, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, architecture, agriculture, hotel administration, human ecology, and industrial and labor relations—along with sustainability and public‑impact initiatives. Students and researchers choose Cornell for its rigorous academics, extensive resources, and emphasis on innovation and global partnerships.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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