Alumni Programs & Engagement Assistant

Cornell University; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University seeks a Temporary Administrative Assistant in the Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role supports the Engagement Initiatives, Volunteer Programs, and College & Unit Partnerships team with program coordination, volunteer engagement, communications, event support, relationship management, technology administration, and project management.

The position handles communications, meeting coordination, materials preparation, database maintenance,

Qualifications

• Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented professional preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide meeting support for office/staff meetings (in person and virtual).
• Respond to routine inquiries from alumni, volunteers, and campus partners with professionalism.
• Maintain databases and reporting for volunteer programs and engagement data.
• Update external/internal program resources and intranet pages as needed.
• Code engagement data in internal systems and perform data quality checks.

Skills

Highly organized

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Job description

Cornell University seeks a Temporary Administrative Assistant in the Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role supports the Engagement Initiatives, Volunteer Programs, and College & Unit Partnerships team with program coordination, volunteer engagement, communications, event support, relationship management, technology administration, and project management.

The position handles communications, meeting coordination, materials preparation, database maintenance,