Career Opportunities


Faculty


There are no faculty openings at this time.

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Postdocs / Research Scientists


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Staff


Financial Analyst

The APAM Department is currently seeking a Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Business Manager, the incumbent supports research programs of 22 faculty members and 61 researchers; has DAF signature authority; is responsible for budgets and monitors expenditures for approximately 175 accounts totaling approximately $3.5 million; prepares monthly reports to support planning and decision making; designs and generates routine and specialized reports; reconciles University FAS statements for all grants against internal ledgers; reviews budgets for grant proposals to federal agencies, industry, and/or national laboratories; assists PIs with submission of on-line proposals; assists with RASCAL, the University's proposal routing system; processes, reviews, and approves FFE Purchase Orders, Purchasing Requisitions, and payment of invoices in APCAR; assures compliance with government regulations; assists Business Manager in processing SAFs; processes and maintains records for Work-Study payroll; submits time sheets and serves as liaison to Work-Study Office; maintains files for all grants; responsible for proper disposal of discarded equipment procured by the department with university funds; archives business office files, as appropriate; approves Cash Module transactions in FFE for petty cash and refund checks; serves as liaison to the Departments of Telecommunications, Facilities, and Printing Services; becomes conversant with general department and university policies; supervises work-study assistants, and, in absence of Business Manager, Financial Assistant (grade 9); performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus one year of financial experience required. Must include resume and cover letter in the JAC on-line application.

Computer literacy required on MACs and PCs. Spreadsheet skills essential. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills needed. Must be detail oriented. Must be able to prioritize tasks in order of importance and meet firm deadlines. Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities and complex tasks simultaneously. Must be a team player and yet be able to function independently and interact well with faculty, staff, and university officers.

Previous experience with federal grants desirable; knowledge of University systems strongly desired.

For more information or to apply online, please see:
Job Opportunities at Columbia University


Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Requisition Number: 052971
Job Type: Officer Full-Time Regular

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Work-Study


Work-study students are needed each fall, spring, and summer. There are currently multiple openings for the Spring 2008 semester.

For more information, please contact the departmental administrator, Ria Miranda.


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