- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $62,400.00 $75,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
As a member of the Post-Award Team, the Grants Finance Coordinator contributes to CUIMC’s research mission by supporting grant-related post-award administrative activities for the basic sciences and other participating departments in VP&S.
In this role, the Coordinator I will collaborate with a senior team member on financial management of a suite of Sponsored Project accounts, ensuring compliance with federal, sponsor, and institutional regulations. Key areas of responsibility will include performing oversight of attestations; processing invoices and tracking payments; supporting senior team members; distributing reports; and maintaining records. Through this role, the Coordinator I can expect to build their knowledge of sponsored project administration and regulations and gain exposure to the full scope of post-award grant management.
To be successful in this role, the Coordinator I should bring strong critical thinking, organizational, and Excel skills; a customer service orientation; and an ability to work collaboratively and independently in a deadline-driven environment. A background in finance, accounting, business, or health administration is a plus, but not a requirement.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including experience in an office environment.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, including strong Excel skills.
- Customer service orientation, with the ability to interact and collaborate positively, constructively and effectively with multiple constituencies.
- Capacity to work independently and successfully within a deadline driven, multi-tasking environment. Ability to handle multiple projects and apply judgment to prioritize projects and tasks.
- Project management support skills, including organization, executing technical project activities, attention to detail, and ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills focused on establishing and maintaining productive relationships with peers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative, patience, and resourcefulness in adapting to changes.
- Proficiency in problem assessment and collaborative problem solving in interdisciplinary settings.
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contributions of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
- Strong commitment to fostering diversity and equity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Columbia systems.
Other Requirements
- Type other requirements and/or special indicators if CUIMC
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Core Competencies
Minimum Proficiency Level
Accountability & Self-Management
Level 2 - Basic
Adaptability to Change & Learning Agility
Level 2 - Basic
Communication
Level 2 - Basic
Customer Service & Patient Centered
Level 2 - Basic
Emotional Intelligence
Level 2 - Basic
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Level 3 - Intermediate
Productivity & Time Management
Level 3 - Intermediate
Teamwork & Collaboration
Level 2 - Basic
Quality, Patient & Workplace Safety
Level 2 - Basic