Academic Admin & Faculty Support Specialist

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 75,676,000 - 87,939,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy seeks a Faculty and Academic Administrative Support professional to join our administrative team in Ithaca, NY. You will partner with faculty, academic staff, students, and colleagues across the university to provide exceptional administrative support that enables innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement.

You will be a trusted resource, problem-solver, and collaborator who helps create efficient, sustainable

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree; 2–4 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation are essential.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty teaching, research, and extension activities.
• Coordinate a variety of administrative tasks, often under evolving priorities and deadlines.
• Assist with complex domestic and international travel arrangements and reimbursement processes.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on university travel and purchasing policies.
• Facilitate purchases and payments through university systems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support the creation and management of instructional and research-related materials, including Canvas support.
• Coordinate hourly student hiring processes, from job posting through onboarding.
• Assist with mailings, copying projects, communications, and other administrative needs that help faculty and research teams succeed.
• Provide flexible administrative support across multiple offices and teams.
• Assist with travel, purchasing, and student employment transactions during periods of high volume.
• Support school events, meetings, and special projects.
• Partner with centers, institutes, and faculty directors to meet operational needs.
• Provide backup support for specialized administrative processes, including visa-related activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Inclusive relationships

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy seeks a Faculty and Academic Administrative Support professional to join our administrative team in Ithaca, NY. You will partner with faculty, academic staff, students, and colleagues across the university to provide exceptional administrative support that enables innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement.

You will be a trusted resource, problem-solver, and collaborator who helps create efficient, sustainable