Executive Assistant to Department Chair

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Communication, is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant, Senior to provide high-level support to the Department Chair. The role includes calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of documents for faculty processes, with duties spanning administrative and operational tasks.

The position is a temporary, hybrid role located in Ithaca, NY, offering exposure to diverse academic personnel activities

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced office environment.
• Excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Department Chair, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
• Assist with faculty reappointments, promotions, and academic personnel activities; coordinate candidate interviews and related logistics.
• Coordinate departmental events, meetings, and special projects.
• Support advisory boards and stakeholder engagement activities; ensure smooth departmental operations, including occasional evenings/weekends for events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Discretion

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Communication, is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant, Senior to provide high-level support to the Department Chair. The role includes calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of documents for faculty processes, with duties spanning administrative and operational tasks.

The position is a temporary, hybrid role located in Ithaca, NY, offering exposure to diverse academic personnel activities