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SUMMIT Administrative Team

Tailored administrative support for multidisciplinary, cross-college centers and sponsored projects within Cornell’s Research & Innovation Division, with a focus on part-time service needs. 
East Hill Office Building
Suite 347

What is SUMMIT?

SUMMIT delivers tailored administrative support to multidisciplinary, cross-college centers and sponsored projects within Cornell’s Research & Innovation Division, with a focus on part-time service roles. Our team addresses both short-term and ongoing needs. SUMMIT works as part of a network of teams to support R&I centers.

  Your Center hexagon going into four other hexagons: SUMMIT, Finance, HR, and Communications

Services and Expertise

  • Administrative operations leadership
  • Sponsored project management
  • General project & program administration
  • Financial management support
  • Administrative policy compliance monitoring & facilitation
  • Communications support
  • Event planning
  • Record-keeping & reporting
  • Clerical & logistical support

Integration with Center Teams

While centrally managed, SUMMIT personnel are:

  • Functionally embedded within center teams, aligning with center goals and missions.

  • Structured to provide a SUMMIT lead who collaborates closely with the center director or administrative manager

    • Acts as a principal liaison and strategic partner

    • May fill the role of administrative manager.

  • Strengthened by SUMMIT’s collective expertise, enhancing overall administrative support.

How To Work with SUMMIT

Our mission is to understand and support your unique goals and circumstances.

To work with SUMMIT:

Key Contacts