CALS- Accounts Rep IV- Geneva, NY Agritech

APPLY 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…

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