Graduate Public Health Programs & Admissions Coordinator

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

Job summary

Cornell Public Health is seeking a Program Coordinator to support admissions, student services, events, and operations for the Master of Public Health program. You will be the welcoming face for a diverse student and partner community in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organized, tech-savvy applicants who enjoy balancing priorities, solving problems, and creating exceptional student experiences. Onsite work with a collaborative team is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated technical competence in software packages including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Canvas.
• Strong customer service orientation, organizational skills, communication skills, proactivity, problem-solving, multitasking, attention to detail, reliability and ability to managing competing priorities
• Success developing effective working relationships and collaboration with a wide variety of faculty, staff and students
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective students, current students, alumni, visitors, and faculty.
• Coordinate admissions processes, including application tracking, communications, applicant database management, and admissions correspondence.
• Manage and maintain complex admissions and student data systems.
• Prepare professional communications including acceptance letters, scholarship notifications, and other official correspondence.
• Support recruitment activities, open houses, orientation programs, graduation events, and student engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and program activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, campus partners, and community organizations.
• Monitor multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Help foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students throughout their academic journey.
• Identify student concerns, trends, and opportunities while serving as a trusted resource within the program.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactivity

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Cornell Public Health is seeking a Program Coordinator to support admissions, student services, events, and operations for the Master of Public Health program. You will be the welcoming face for a diverse student and partner community in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organized, tech-savvy applicants who enjoy balancing priorities, solving problems, and creating exceptional student experiences. Onsite work with a collaborative team is expected.