Cornell University Hiring for EXTENDED – Department Manager – Department of Classics – Administrator III at Ithaca, NY  Full Time

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Manage the administrative and business operations for the Classics Department, which includes the Lab of Dendrochronology (also known as Tree Ring Lab). Supervise two administrative staff and provide direction and support for research and technical staff reporting to faculty and lab director. Oversee and coordinate administrative support for teaching programs, undergraduate majors/minors and awards, graduate fields, seminars, commencement and other department functions. Monitor, oversee and forecast balances for appropriated, gift, sponsored, and endowment accounts. Manage department finances and assigned space. Understand and apply human resource, financial, and other administrative policies. Understand and manage the interrelationships across these areas and the cross-functional impact of program and resource decisions. Communicate and collaborate with chair and lab director regularly to develop and implement short and long-term fiscal, operational and human resource needs. Institute sound administrative procedures to ensure consistency, fairness and compliance in operations. Coordinate with the college and university in a wide range of administrative matters.

The Classics Department is in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Classics Department consists of fourteen professorial faculty, four additional academics, two non-academic staff, twenty-five graduate students, twenty-four majors/minors, and an annual operating budget of $3.7 million.

Position is 100% time. The expectation is for the manager to work on-campus. The possibility to work remotely one day per week, may be addressed after an initial period of training.

Required Qualifications:

The department manager is a generalist, as such, this position requires competencies across multiple functional areas. To be successful, a candidate for the position should possess:

– A bachelor’s degree plus five to seven years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination

– Proven supervisory, managerial, organizational, financial, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience

– An in-depth understanding and appreciation of academic department business activities

– A good working knowledge of office technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, financial and HR systems

– A proven ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple areas, deadlines and events

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to cultivate and maintain a collaborative and effective work environment

Preferred Qualifications: Managerial and supervisory experience in an academic department setting preferred.

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, June 4th. Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

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University Job Title:

Administrator III

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$66,477.00 – $77,257.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Tara Wilder

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2023-05-04
EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.