Graduate Programs Admin & Course Coordinator

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Ithaca

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits

Total rewards program

Visa sponsorship not available

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Graduate Field Assistant/Course Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support for graduate programs, course coordination, and departmental operations within EEB. You will manage student data, assist with TA assignments, and help organize recruitment and events.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a collaborative academic setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; 2–4 years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Related administrative office experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel required; ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support graduate program administration by assisting the Director of Graduate Studies and Graduate Admissions Committee, manage graduate student data and financial support, and track progress toward degree completion.
• Collaborate with the Chair and Director of Graduate Studies to assign TAships for EEB courses.
• Support recruitment and student engagement by developing recruitment materials, maintaining communications, supporting the department website, and coordinating commencements and student events.
• Coordinate undergraduate and graduate courses by maintaining course information, supporting scheduling and enrollment, coordinating exams and evaluations, processing proposals, and assisting with budgets and field trips.
• Provide departmental administrative support by maintaining databases, directories, supplies, mail, and accounting, and assisting with policies and procedures.
• Support committees and events, including coordinating colloquia and guest speakers, managing event logistics and travel reimbursements.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Confidential handling

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Graduate Field Assistant/Course Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support for graduate programs, course coordination, and departmental operations within EEB. You will manage student data, assist with TA assignments, and help organize recruitment and events.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a collaborative academic setting.