Hybrid Faculty Administrative Assistant - Law School Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Cornell Law School is seeking a Faculty Administrative Assistant to join our faculty support team. The role focuses on coordinating administrative activities, supporting faculty success, and fostering collaboration on the Law School’s academic mission.

The position is full-time (39 hours/week), 10-month, endowed, based in Ithaca, NY, with a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid arrangement. First 60–90 days onsite, typical hours 7:30am–4:00pm or 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and 2–4 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organization, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact well with diverse populations.
• Experience handling high volumes of work during peak periods.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn new software as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, presentation tools, and electronic communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to faculty in teaching, research and service activities.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence and documents.
• Assist with class preparation and coordinate seminars, workshops, meetings, and events.
• Maintain faculty websites and coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Serve as a liaison among faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

Concur

WordPress

Canvas

Job description

Cornell Law School is seeking a Faculty Administrative Assistant to join our faculty support team. The role focuses on coordinating administrative activities, supporting faculty success, and fostering collaboration on the Law School’s academic mission.

The position is full-time (39 hours/week), 10-month, endowed, based in Ithaca, NY, with a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid arrangement. First 60–90 days onsite, typical hours 7:30am–4:00pm or 8:00am–4:30pm.