Research Aide IV

   

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Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

Dr. Grodsky’s research program informs sustainable renewable energy development in a diversity of anthropogenic biomes to bolster conservation and management of natural resources and maintain ecosystem services during an unprecedented energy transition and period of global change. The Research Program Coordinator will provide support and management for the Grodsky Lab. In consultation with the PI, this position will coordinate projects across the Grodsky Lab, ensuring project activates and personnel run smoothly and program goals are met.

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Rewards And Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits …More on Cornell Benefits

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

• To be successful in this position, you will need:
• to possess excellent organizational skills,
• to take initiative,
• excellent communication skills
• to possess strong attention to detail
• to regularly adapt to changing priorities.

This position will provide support and coordination for the Grodsky Lab. In consultation with the PI, the Program Coordinator will  oversee projects across the Grodsky Lab, ensuring project activites and personnel run smoothly and program goals are met. Responsibilities include the following:

• Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected projects
• Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and activities
• Resolve projects’ higher scope issues
• Prepare complex reports for the PI
• Coordinate project activities    
• Data curation and coordination of lab documents
• Coordination of stakeholder engagement
• Organize shipments, ordering, and coordination for research projects

This is a full-time position with a 1 year initial appointment, renewable based on funding and successful performance. This position is expected to be on-site 5 days per week at the start. After successful integration into the role, a hybrid work schedule will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and well-being.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Associate degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
• Background in program coordination and organization
• Must be personable, flexible; possess excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize activities and tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with modern modes of technological communication (e.g., Slack) and data storage measures
• Detail oriented and able to strictly adhere to standard operating procedure.
• Competence utilizing current computer technology, i.e., Windows – Excel/Word/PowerPoint
• Visual concentration, attention to detail and manual dexterity required.
• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, including having and maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or other formal training program of four years in coordination or allied field, 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in program coordination or other leading position
• Prior experience managing a research or field research unit.

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Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

   

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University Job Title:

Research Aide IV

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$22.89 – $25.47

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

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• Unique applicable skills

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