Temporary Course Operations Specialist

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 29,550,000 - 42,086,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance not provided

Job summary

Cornell University seeks a benefits-eligible temporary Course Support Specialist to provide specialized course support in the Computer Science Department. Responsibilities include maintaining online course information in CMS, managing course websites and canvas sites, Ed Discussions, and Slack, plus coordinating exams and TA meetings with strict confidentiality.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong communication and organization, independent

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Technically adept using a variety of business or technical programs to complete information management or production tasks (Microsoft Office suite, Course Management Systems, Slack, etc.).
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive course management support including updating CMS and course websites, canvas sites, Ed Discussions, Student Disability Services systems, Slack and related platforms.
• Coordinate exam/grading sessions, TA meetings, review sessions, and manage course logistics with confidentiality.
• Support department events outside regular hours and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Diplomacy

Education

Associate’s degree

2–4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Course Management Systems

Slack

Job description

Cornell University seeks a benefits-eligible temporary Course Support Specialist to provide specialized course support in the Computer Science Department. Responsibilities include maintaining online course information in CMS, managing course websites and canvas sites, Ed Discussions, and Slack, plus coordinating exams and TA meetings with strict confidentiality.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong communication and organization, independent