Executive Administrative Assistant, IT & Operations

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University Information Technology seeks an Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in the CIO Office. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate events, and handle communications with a focus on confidentiality and service excellence.

The role requires collaboration across teams, onboarding/offboarding support, and experience with Microsoft 365 tools. This is a hybrid on-campus position with strong emphasis on customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two to four years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing high-level administrative support to executive-level leaders.
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals professionally and discreetly.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex calendars and meeting logistics for senior leadership.
• Arrange internal and external meetings and travel arrangements.
• Support onboarding/offboarding activities and recruitment-related logistics.
• Provide exceptional service to employees, visitors, and stakeholders.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Microsoft 365 applications

Calendar management

Event coordination

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

On-site collaboration

Education

Associate degree and 2–4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom)

Job description

Cornell University Information Technology seeks an Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in the CIO Office. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate events, and handle communications with a focus on confidentiality and service excellence.

The role requires collaboration across teams, onboarding/offboarding support, and experience with Microsoft 365 tools. This is a hybrid on-campus position with strong emphasis on customer service and organizational skills.