The Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS) at Cornell University has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator – Coord Program I. The Program Coordinator will support the Academic Director and Executive Director of the ICS in all operations of the unit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in program, project or event management, in an academic or professional setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills to manage interactions and communication with faculty, business professionals, contractors, venue providers and senior level clients.
- Proven ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks on simultaneous projects, while working within a fast-paced office environment.
- Must possess the ability to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.
- Demonstrated history of providing outstanding customer service.
- Excellent organizational, logistical and scheduling skills to address extended, complex projects timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and independent judgment.
- Ability to take initiative and be a proactive team member by recognizing or anticipating needs and addressing them.
- Experience in diplomatically dealing with, and maintaining effective working relationships with business professionals, faculty and internal departments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a level of proficiency needed for publishable documents or executive client interface.
- Experience with budgeting, monitoring and managing financial accounts.
- Expertise in Microsoft products including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook (mastery level) skills.
- Ability to create high quality graphic presentations using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite software.
- Prior experience working with HTML or other web development tools.
- General database operating knowledge, including CRM systems software such as Salesforce.
- Occasional travel required.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
