Graduate Programs Liaison & Student Advisor

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Ithaca

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator to support the graduate program, advise students, manage funding and records, and liaise with the Graduate School, Director of Graduate Studies, and faculty.

The role is primarily on-site with some seasonal hybrid work and standard hours Monday–Friday. Requires strong administrative experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and at least 2 years administrative experience.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 and basic computer applications; ability to learn new software.
• Excellent organizational skills, reading comprehension, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Initiative and proactive follow-up on tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and balance priorities.
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact.
• Ability to learn policy and apply it to situations.
• Ability to cultivate inclusive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee graduate program operations, ensuring compliance with Graduate School policies, procedures, and degree requirements.
• Serve as a primary resource and liaison for graduate students, faculty, the Director of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate School.
• Advise prospective and current students on academic requirements, funding, course scheduling, professional development, and wellness resources.
• Manage graduate student funding records, monitor funding sources, and develop financial projections to support planning and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate student records, track academic progress, and update graduate program website content.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to support front office operations, Commencement activities, and department-sponsored events.

Skills

MS Office 365

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Initiative

Time management

Customer service

Confidential information handling

Policy interpretation

Inclusive relationships

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

CollegeNET

Tableau

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator to support the graduate program, advise students, manage funding and records, and liaise with the Graduate School, Director of Graduate Studies, and faculty.

The role is primarily on-site with some seasonal hybrid work and standard hours Monday–Friday. Requires strong administrative experience and excellent communication skills.