The Opportunity

As Limited Submissions Manager/Research Development Specialist, you will manage Cornell’s Limited Submissions Program and provide proposal and programmatic support as part of Cornell University’s central Research Development (ReD) team.

Your duties in this position will include:

Administering Cornell’s Limited Submissions program, overseeing internal competitions through application intake, review coordination, and final submission coordination
Coordinating review schedules and meetings for the Research Advisory Committee and other review panels
Tracking success metrics and preparing reports for the Dean of Faculty and other leaders
Serving as faculty and institutional resource on competition process, policies, and funder guidelines; liaising with Weill Cornell Medicine on joint competitions and reviews
Meeting with faculty in concierge or consultation discussions to understand their research interests and funding needs
Managing ReD funding digests and disseminating funding opportunities to campus
Coordinating proposal development activities
Contributing to the development of new ReD Team programs and resources
Tracking key performance indicators to measure activity, progress and performance of ReD activities and services

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. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with research administration and/or research development
Excellent skills in project management, data analytics and visualization, and document production
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong personal initiative, service orientation, and willingness to perform tasks that range from strategic to detail-oriented
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and solve problems under pressure
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret regulations and policies

Additionally, although not required, the following could be helpful:

Master’s degree
Experience in a multidisciplinary research organization, preferably an academic environment
Knowledge of and experience with academic funding

About Us

Cornell University's central Research Development (ReD) team promotes and facilitates research and innovation across the Ithaca campus, Cornell Tech, and Weill Cornell Medicine. The team operates within the broader umbrella of the Office of Sponsored Programs in Cornell Research & Innovation.

Research Development plays a crucial role in supporting and advancing research activities among Cornell's faculty, providing a range of services to help researchers enhance their skills as effective communicators, grant writers, and advocates for their research. Our key directives include strategic research advancement, research development outreach, and proposal development services. Research Development catalyzes capacity-building activities, research collaboration, and pipeline growth, which complements the administrative management of proposals by grant administrators.

Rewards and Benefits

This position is eligible for a hybrid work 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.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell.

University Job Title:

Research Administration Specialist

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$72,209.00 - $82,644.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Kathy McKee

Contact Email:

kem342@cornell.edu

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Unique applicable skills
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2026-03-18

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