Temporary Administrative Assistant (Part-Time – Term Position)

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Posted: 03-Mar-24

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 3-79266

Temporary Administrative Assistant (Part-Time – Term Position)

Who We Are:

Cornell’s College of Engineering (COE) has a long and storied history of distinction, creativity and impact. The departments of mechanic arts (now mechanical engineering) and civil engineering date to the University’s founding. The College established the nation’s first electrical engineering department in 1889 and awarded the nation’s first doctorates in both electrical and industrial engineering. Its legacy continues to this day, as Cornell Engineering brings together the best minds from across disciplines to invent disruptive technologies and discover novel solutions to complex and challenging problems. It is a global leader in research, teaching, and advancing diversity in the field. COE is also a key collaborator across the rich interdisciplinary landscape at Cornell University, playing a role in all of the university’s Radical Collaborations to address society’s most challenging problems. The college enrolls a diverse and talented student body that includes 3,200+ undergraduate students and 2100+ graduate students, and has over 46,600 living alumni around the globe. COE is home to a diverse, collaborative, talented and dedicated 200+ tenured and tenure-track faculty, plus research faculty and professors of practice who work each day to change the world. Faculty span 10 departments, schools and programs with a footprint in both Ithaca and New York City.

Cornell Engineering Project Teams mimic real-world engineering by bringing Cornell students, faculty, and staff together to solve complex problems in team-based settings. Breaking the rules of conventional wisdom is not foreign to our engineers and the spirit of innovation is alive and well in our state-of-the-art labs and workshops. Many of our teams compete regionally, nationally, and internationally in engineering design and build competitions and/or travel the globe for service learning projects and programs. Staff members working with Cornell Engineering’s Project Teams partner with faculty members, Alumni Affairs & Development, College leadership and other university resources to foster multidisciplinary collaboration across the University’s seven colleges and provide support to over 1,100 student participants.

Cornell’s College of Engineering currently offers professional Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees in 15 different disciplines. Originally established in 1965 as a “fifth-year” option for Cornell Engineering undergraduates, the MEng programs have expanded considerably in size and geographic footprint over the years and continue to evolve to meet the needs of today’s rapidly changing business environments. Currently there are over 700 full-time MEng students on the Ithaca campus, over half of whom completed undergraduate degrees elsewhere, and roughly 65% of whom are international. All MEng programs share the common goals of advancing the breadth and depth of their students’ core disciplinary knowledge and providing them with opportunities to synthesize and apply this knowledge to practical engineering design problems. Cornell MEng alumni number in the tens of thousands. The MEng plays a critical strategic role in the College of Engineering’s portfolio of degree offerings, and its continued success hinges upon providing a valuable program experience and enhanced career opportunities for students.

This is a shared position involving support for the Project Team Director and the Director for Master of Engineering Programs Support Services.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week), non-benefits eligible temporary administrative assistant who will be able to assist with the following but not limited to:

• General administrative support
• Scheduling meetings and zooms
• Reserving conference rooms
• Ordering of office supplies, paying bills, etc
• Processing travel reimbursements

What We Need:

High School diploma with at up to 2 – 4 years of experience

Proficiency with Office software

What We Prefer:

Associates degree with 2 – 4 years of experience

Starting Pay Rate:

$20 per hour

Important Notes about Applying:

* Please submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

* This is a part-time position (20 hours per week expected).

* This is a term position for ~4 months; possibility of renewal based on needs.

* Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

* There is no relocation assistance available for this position.

* There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

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

Company:

Contact Name:

Sue Shipman

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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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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-03-01