What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Administration Assistant - Molecular Medicine position at Cornell Univ (NYS Colleges & Exper Sta)?
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Administration Assistant to join the Department of Molecular Medicine. This role involves networking with a diverse range of individuals, primarily within the University. We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a positive attitude and strong critical thinking skills. Excellent customer service and independent work abilities are essential, along with sound judgment in setting priorities and managing sensitive information. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, excels at multitasking short- and long-term projects, and is flexible and creative in problem-solving. A polite yet assertive approach to customer service and comfort handling new tasks with minimal direction are key.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Grants and contracts management
- General administrative and department chair support
- Coordination for the Molecular Medicine seminars
- Foundation course administrative assistant
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Important Details about the Position
The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application
What We Offer :
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Who We Are :
The mission of the Department of Molecular Medicine is to make fundamental discoveries in basic research that will be relevant to and impact the biomedical community; educate and train graduate students, postdoctoral (PhD) and DVM fellows, and educate veterinary students in the basic biological concepts that underlie the development of treatment strategies.
Department research encompasses cancer cell signaling and metabolism, structural determinations of membrane proteins and signaling systems, the molecular basis by which cells and their organelles respond to extracellular stimuli and stress, and signaling events that underlie neuronal transmission and function. The Research Administration and Administrative Assistant position will provide complex grant and contract support and a wide variety of administrative support to the Department Chair, faculty, staff, and students.
University Job Title :
Research Administration Assistant
Job Family : Administration
Level : Pay Rate Type :
Hourly
Pay Range : 25.73 - $29.90
Remote Option Availability :
Hybrid
Company : Contract College
Contact Name : Gabriel Gonzalez
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2025-01-28
Salary : $26 - $30
