Dean's Office Executive Assistant: Strategy, Events & Coordination

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s ILR Dean’s Office seeks an Executive Staff Assistant II to provide executive-level support, manage complex calendars, and coordinate travel, budgets, and events. The role calls for discretion, collaboration across diverse stakeholders, and a proactive, service-oriented approach.

The position is full-time and onsite in Ithaca, NY, with responsibilities spanning administrative leadership, project coordination, and communication across faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Three to five years experience providing executive level support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean’s complex calendar and daily workflow.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Attend meetings, record minutes, and prepare status reports.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Lead planning and logistics for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Support administrative and student staff, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Administrative coordination

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cornell University’s ILR Dean’s Office seeks an Executive Staff Assistant II to provide executive-level support, manage complex calendars, and coordinate travel, budgets, and events. The role calls for discretion, collaboration across diverse stakeholders, and a proactive, service-oriented approach.

The position is full-time and onsite in Ithaca, NY, with responsibilities spanning administrative leadership, project coordination, and communication across faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.