CALS- Accounts Rep IV- Geneva, NY Agritech

The Opportunity

The position is located within the Administrative Service Center (ASC) at the Cornell AgriTech campus in Geneva NY and serves solely the Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center (NEIPMC). As an Accounts and Partnership Grants Coordinator, this position will coordinate the administrative support of the NEIPMC’s regional efforts including, but not limited to, advisory and steering committee meetings; travel and procurement support; and administer the competitive regional grant program with collaborating universities and webinar program awards to the participating states.

The Administrative Service Center (ASC) provides business operations, human resources, financial transaction and account management for academic departments and support units at Cornell AgriTech, which includes the research extension centers (RECS) at Hudson Valley Laboratory (HVL), Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) and the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC). The ASC provides a team-based environment, serving currently 50 faculty/senior academics within Entomology, Food Science Departments, the School of Integrated Plant Sciences, the three RECS, Center of Excellence for Food and Beverage, the Field Research Unit, the AgriTech Director office, and Buildings and Properties. Cornell AgriTech manages annual expenditures exceeding $41 million across more than 800 accounts, supporting 323 employees in both Contract College and Endowed positions.

This part-time (0.5 FTE) position solely supports the Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center (NEIPMC) with an annual budget of $1 million. This center serves as the regional hub connecting research, Extension, and stakeholder efforts across 12 states and Washington, D.C. to advance science-based pest management that strengthens agricultural productivity, profitability, resilience, and food security. The NEIPMC coordinates multistate initiatives, federal partners, and stakeholder networks to reduce duplication, accelerate innovation, and promote adoption of effective IPM practices. The NEIPMC is managed by two co-Directors within Cornell’s Integrated and Pest Management Program (Cornell IPM).

About the College

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

What We Need

For financial management, this position will provide pre- and post-award support for the management of the funding source and subcontracts ensuring compliance with University and agency-specific policy guidelines. They will collaborate with ASC, CALS Office of Pre-award Services (OPAS). Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), agency representatives and Principal Investigator (PI) to respond to pre- and post-award related issues and questions.

The position reports to the ASC Finance Manager and has a collaborative, dotted line relationship with the two NEIPMC Co-Directors.

This is a part-time position at 50% FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

· Associate’s degree with two to four years relevant experience, or equivalent combination.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have strong ability to work with financial management systems and internet skills.

· Sound judgment, excellent reasoning and decision-making skills, meticulous record keeping and ability to work with diverse personalities.

· Proceed alone on regular tasks consulting with supervisor on questionable situations.

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

· Ability to work well with others is required while creating a high-quality and respectful work environment.

· Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.

· Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide range of internal and external constituencies is a must.

· Must have demonstrated ability to handle sensitive/confidential material in a professional manner.

· Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

· Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

· Experience in academic setting and supporting academic or unit program activities.

· Experience with travel arrangements and processing reimbursements.

· Experience in event planning.

· Knowledge of Cornell policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of Cornell finance and accounting systems.

· Experience and knowledge of grant award process, with ability to interpret requirements for grant submissions.

Rewards and Benefits

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 1 day per week and on-site 4 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

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

Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

University Job Title:

Accounts Rep IV

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$26.08 - $30.31

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

J'Frances White

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the positi