Cornell University Looking for Office & Program Coordinator – Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Full Time

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The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university’s three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw-within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion:

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is dedicated to supporting the women and under-represented members of the College of Business community. ODI focuses on building a diverse community of students, faculty and staff and provides training and thought leadership on critical diversity issues.

The Office & Program Coordinator Opportunity:

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is seeking an Office and Program Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Johnson Graduate School of Management ODI Office and to the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for the College of Business. As the office coordinator for the College of Business, this position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective candidates, current students, employers, alumni, faculty and staff working with the ODI office. The Coordinator will process all accounting and billing transactions, and prepare and submit all travel reimbursements and advances for ODI staff. In addition, the Coordinator handles internal and external correspondence, designs marketing and communications materials, and books necessary travel. Further, this role provides high level administrative support to the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for the College of Business and the broader diversity programs and events for the College of Business.

The Office and Program Coordinator will also assist with the following:

• Creation and execution of short- and long-term plans for programs, monitoring their progress and helping to evaluate their outcomes.
• Development and implementation of communications strategies to support program goals and increase community awareness.
• Maintain records and databases to track engagement with alumni and corporate partnerships.
• Maintain records of attendance and outcomes for ODI events and programs.
• Cultivate existing relationships with vendors.
• Collaborate with the Directors, Associate Dean of MBA Programs and Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 3-4 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling tools such as Outlook, and other technologies including Zoom and Concur.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Experience that demonstrates sound judgment, creativity, problem-solving skills and ability to effectively work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to handle sensitive information and communicate with tact and diplomacy to a wide range of internal and external constituents.
• Excellent project management, event planning, and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support school events and activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior higher education experience with interest or experience in diversity and inclusion, admissions,
  alumni affairs, corporate relations, marketing/communications and/or student services highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, coordinating and processing? travel, managing calendars and processing invoices.
• Expertise with social media websites strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop Suite preferred.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:

This position is a full-time role based in Ithaca, NY, and is eligible for benefits. If interested in applying please include a cover letter with your application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability and diversity initiatives. Cornell’s key benefits include:

• Health Care – Several excellent plan options for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions with flexible work options – This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement Plans – Employees can choose from a selection of plans to meet their financial goals.
• Education – Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York’s 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship.

To explore the full range of Cornell Employee Benefits further follow the link: Cornell Benefits.

University Job Title:

Administrative Asst V

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Leanna Caloras

Number of Openings:

0

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• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

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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. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. 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.

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