Job Description

Einaudi Center Receptionist-Einaudi Center for International Studies

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Einaudi Center Receptionist-Einaudi Center for International Studies

About the Einaudi Center for International Studies One of the country\xe2\x80\x99s premier international studies centers, the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies (Einaudi Center) is Cornell\xe2\x80\x99s crossroads for research, teaching, and learning about the world. Through area studies and thematic programs, we strive to foster deep understanding and new knowledge of current events, histories, cultures, and languages of the world. We support campus-wide multidisciplinary initiatives and forge transnational collaborations.
The Opportunity The Einaudi Center is seeking a receptionist that will work independently to provide a full range
of administrative and office support for the Center. This is a customer service focused position and as such, this person must welcome guests and make sure their needs are met, directing them as
necessary and according to office protocol. Additionally, you will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Einaudi Center for International Studies.
• Fields queries; provide information related to the Einaudi Center, various international programs, and student opportunities such as internships, research fellowships, travel grants and the Fulbright programs.
• Be responsible for training part-time temporary and student staff who support the reception function.
• Provide administrative support for the core staff of the Center, under direction
  of the Office Manager.
• Assist with complex arrangements for public presentations, events, meetings, and
  conferences for various areas of the Center as directed by the Office Manager.
• Step in to cover administrative assistant staff absences across the Center, as needed.

This is a part-time (20 hours/week, 2-year term) endowed position that is completely on-site in Ithaca, NY. Typical work hours are 8:30 am-1:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to occasionally adjust and add hours.
What We Need We are looking for a customer-service oriented team member who is highly organized, has attention to detail, and can create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, you will:

• Have completed formal training beyond a High school diploma of 6 months - 1 year, with a minimum of two to four years relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have the aptitude to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate proven ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Prioritize and successfully perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-based environment through collaboration with a variety of constituents is necessary.
• Display proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Safely lift 20 to 40 pounds.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree
• Proficiency in using a graphics design program such as InDesign.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.
Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York and is completely on-site.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• 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: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.
• Our leave provisions include 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.
• 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.

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.
As part of the university\'s comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.
University Job Title: Administrative Asst III Job Family: Administration Level: C Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $19.75 - $21.83 Remote Option Availability: Fully Onsite Company: Endowed Contact Name: Jamie Doss Number of Openings: 1 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 position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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