Operations Leader for Physics & LASSP Admin

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking an Operations Administrator (Administrator II) within the College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Physics/LASSP, Ithaca, NY. The role leads administrative operations, oversees staff, and partners with leadership to ensure efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities include personnel administration, onboarding, visa processes, and coordinating seminars, events, and space documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, operations, human resources, or academic administration.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing complex administrative operations and prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience interpreting policies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional activities, and improve workflows.
• Supervisory experience or experience leading, training, or coordinating others.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative operations for the Department of Physics and LASSP, supervising support staff and coordinating workflows.
• Oversee personnel administration including appointments, recruitment, onboarding, employment transactions, visas and immigration administration.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures, prepare reports for leadership, and manage events and special projects.
• Foster a culture of belonging, collaboration, and professional conduct across the department and university.

Skills

Administration experience

Project leadership

Policy interpretation

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Cornell University is seeking an Operations Administrator (Administrator II) within the College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Physics/LASSP, Ithaca, NY. The role leads administrative operations, oversees staff, and partners with leadership to ensure efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities include personnel administration, onboarding, visa processes, and coordinating seminars, events, and space documentation.