Academic Operations Lead – LASSP Administrator

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, NY, seeks an Operations Administrator for the LASSP within the Department of Physics. This role leads administrative operations, supervises staff, and partners with college HR to ensure accurate, compliant processes across personnel and space management.

The position requires managing research appointments, recruitment, onboarding, visa matters, and event support, while building cross-functional collaborations across the department and university.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, operations, HR, or academic administration.
• Experience coordinating or managing complex administrative operations, prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
• Experience interpreting policies, ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
• Ability to lead projects and develop/improve workflows.
• Supervisory or leadership experience with staff.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and independent decision-making within guidelines.
• Commitment to customer service with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations for LASSP and the Department of Physics, coordinating workflows.
• Supervise one non-exempt staff member and collaborate with College HR and university partners.
• Manage academic personnel processes including research appointments, recruitment, onboarding, and immigration administration.
• Develop procedures, generate reports, and communicate with department leadership.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Policy interpretation

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Discretion

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Adobe Acrobat

Academic Jobs Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, NY, seeks an Operations Administrator for the LASSP within the Department of Physics. This role leads administrative operations, supervises staff, and partners with college HR to ensure accurate, compliant processes across personnel and space management.

The position requires managing research appointments, recruitment, onboarding, visa matters, and event support, while building cross-functional collaborations across the department and university.