Graduate Program Lead – Government (Hybrid)

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Cornell University's Department of Government is seeking a highly organized Graduate Field Coordinator to support our graduate program, admissions, and faculty services. The role blends administration, student support, and academic operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The position requires attention to detail, strong relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong administrative, project coordination, or program support experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for graduate students regarding funding, deadlines, policies, procedures, and academic requirements.
• Coordinate administrative operations for the department's graduate program including job postings, placement materials, candidate records, reporting, and interview-related activities.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Maintain confidential student records and ensure compliance with graduate school policies and procedures.
• Track academic milestones, examinations, funding, and degree progress.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and program data for department leadership and university stakeholders.
• Partner with faculty and university offices to help students access appropriate resources.
• Coordinate all aspects of the graduate admissions process, including high-volume applicant pool handling and admissions workflows.
• Coordinate admitted student visits, recruitment events, orientation activities, and onboarding communications.
• Coordinate doctoral examinations, fellowship nominations, teaching assistant assignments, and student appointments.
• Support faculty by managing timelines, communications, documentation, and academic program logistics.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Program support

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential handling

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

CollegeNet

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Cornell University's Department of Government is seeking a highly organized Graduate Field Coordinator to support our graduate program, admissions, and faculty services. The role blends administration, student support, and academic operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The position requires attention to detail, strong relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.