Job Description

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.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Campus and Community Engagement provides a welcoming and inclusive community that respects the individual while promoting community values. We are dedicated to supporting students in all stages of their Cornell career through student organization involvement, learning opportunities, and a multitude of leadership and engagement experiences.

Campus and Community Engagement (CCE) includes a broad range of departments dedicated to enriching the student experience outside of the classroom: Campus Activities, Cornell Commitment, Parent and Family Programs, Sorority and Fraternity Life, the Tatkon Center for New Students. Together with colleagues from across campus, CCE builds a community and creates co-curricular opportunities where the intrinsic value and worth of the individual is affirmed and community standards and values are upheld.

The Tatkon Center for New Students supports first-year and transfer students in their transition to Cornell and creates a vibrant and robust first-year experience. The transition to university life takes time, and we are dedicated to providing programming and services throughout the first year at the Tatkon Center for New Students. Student staff and volunteers have the opportunity to engage in leadership roles as they assist new students in their college transition.

The Temporary Program Assistant for the Tatkon Center for New Students serves as the front-line staff member for all stakeholders that interact with the office, including new students, families, and administrators. This position assists the department with logistics for Tatkon programming, and supports the overall administrative function of the unit. The Program Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Director and Assistant Directors, managing multiple calendars, monitoring progress on various projects, and assisting with correspondence and general office management duties. As the front-facing staff member for the office, this individual is instrumental to representing Tatkon Center in a professional, service-oriented manner.

*Pay range: $23.00-$24.50*

Success Factors:

• Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the ability to maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders, including students, staff, parents, community members, and administrators.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as this position is involved in regular communication with several parties and in various mediums and serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable entry point for all partners.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills, to effectively manage all aspects of the operations of a busy, student-facing office at the university.
• Drive to take initiative and come at tasks in a proactive manner to meet the ever-changing and unique needs of the Tatkon Center for New Students.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree and 2 - 4 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities in office management, managing projects, budget management, program support, or related experiences; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a consistent professional and courteous service
• Assume responsibility for, and take leadership in performing multiple, concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced, ever changing, flexible environment
• Excellent computer skills, including website development experience as well as with a variety of software programs such as: Campus Groups, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Qualtrics.
• Uses sound judgment in in-person and electronic communications, often involving diverse constituencies from on and off campus, in sensitive, confidential, controversial or highly visible issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree and/or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated success in event programming and planning.
• Marketing and communications experience, especially in a college or student setting.
• The ability to trouble-shoot and use creativity when addressing issues and seeking solutions.
• Familiarity with transition/needs of new students, and/or interest in working with college-age populations.

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University Job Title: Temporary Administrative Assistant

Job Family: Temporary Administration

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability: Fully Onsite

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Contact Name: Brianna Muscente

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2023-05-25

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