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.
SUMMIT Services
SUMMIT general and post-award administrative services include:
- Sponsored project management
- Support for financial management in collaboration with the R&I Finance Team
- General project & program administration
- Program development, delivery, and evaluation
- Manage project scope, timeline, deliverables, and progress
- Support for financial management in collaboration with the R&I Finance Team
- Routine financial management support in collaboration with the R&I Finance Team
- Procurement and expense reimbursement
- Travel support and concur expense reporting.
- Routine communications support
- Routine announcements
- Routine website updates
- Support for strategic communications in collaboration with the R&I Communications Team
- Program & project record-keeping and reporting (non-financial)
- Event planning and coordination
- Seminar and meeting coordination and support
- Administrative policy compliance facilitation
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:
Connect with SUMMIT Director Charlotte Williams to discuss your needs and goals.
Work with ReD and PRO representatives to incorporate SUMMIT positions into your sponsored proposal.