Project Coordinator, CGND/Phatnani Lab

Key Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Assistance with draft preparation, review and revision of grants and scientific writing.
• Coordinates with and supports Sponsored Research staff to ensure timely, accurate application submission.
• Edits manuscripts, fellowship applications, research progress reports and other research communications materials written by faculty and postdoctoral fellows.
• Coordinate and collaborate with administrative and scientific contacts across New York Genome Center, Columbia University, and other stakeholders.
• Draft, proofread and edit written materials (letters, proposals, annual NIH reports, foundation reports, briefing materials, and promotional pieces).
• Track NIH and non-NIH reporting deadlines to ensure adequate reporting and compliance per funder guidelines.
• Provide advice on grantsmanship, editorial support and standardized language for administrative sections.
• Organize reporting, plan meetings, and provide updates to the director. Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings as assigned.
• Analyze grant funding trends to identify growing programs, opportunities for increased funding, and areas in need of greater development.
• Assist with strategy development to expand pipelines of grant-based donors for lab operations, programs, and initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring that projects remain within scope, and on schedule.
• Assist Director with the analysis of project progress and ensure appropriate allocation of efforts to achieve the goals of the lab.
• Partner with the Director to target process improvement efforts to enhance workflow and financial performance.
• Maintain reports and metrics for administrative, planning, quality improvement and regulatory responses.
• Develop, recommend, and manage the operating budget and ensure that the lab operates within allocated funds and/or the strategic realities of the research projects. Achieve planned annual operating budget and productivity benchmark targets as assigned.
• Develop, establish, and implement policies and procedures for efficient lab operations.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. degree.
• Seven or more years of experience in an executive role in large academic or corporate settings.
• Experience in coordinating multiple teams.
• Experience in coordinating strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel essential (experience with databases and other programs, such as PowerPoint, Keynote, Photoshop, and Illustrator, desirable)

Collaborative & Communicative Interdisciplinary Approach to Collaborations:

The ideal candidate will embody the following:

• Consistently hones skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations, and delivers on commitments.
• Model collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when to do so.
• Be adaptable & innovative: Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity.

Work Arrangement:

The incumbent in this position will need to spend time at both sites – NYGC and CUIMC.