Executive IT Admin Assistant for CIO | Hybrid

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition benefits

Generous leave (vacation & holidays)

Health care options

Job summary

Cornell University Information Technology is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to senior leaders within the Office of the CIO, coordinating calendars, events, recruitment support, and communications across the IT organization.

The role requires an Associate degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and the ability to work on-site at least three days per week in Ithaca.

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.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills for fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex calendars, schedules, and meeting logistics for senior leadership.
• Arrange travel itineraries and coordinate recruitment-related travel logistics.
• Support onboarding/offboarding and maintain confidential information.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Provide backup support and ensure a welcoming, well‑equipped workplace.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Customer service

High attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Cornell University Information Technology is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to senior leaders within the Office of the CIO, coordinating calendars, events, recruitment support, and communications across the IT organization.

The role requires an Associate degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and the ability to work on-site at least three days per week in Ithaca.