Program Coordinator – Institute For Compensation Studies

Cornell University

Ithaca, US
Base: $65,447.00 - $72,994.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Planning and coordination of executive forum meetings
Facilitating public workshops and symposia
Administering scholar programs
Cornell University's Institute for Compensation Studies is seeking a Program Coordinator to support its executive leadership and manage various operational tasks, including event planning and stakeholder communication. The role requires relevant professional experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in various software applications

Job Summary

  • The Program Coordinator supports the Academic Director and Executive Director in all operations of the Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS).
  • Responsibilities include planning and coordination of executive forum meetings, facilitating public workshops, administering the ICS Scholar program, and managing the department budget.
  • Cornell University offers comprehensive benefits programs, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts.

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Cornell University's Institute for Compensation Studies is seeking a Program Coordinator to support its executive leadership and manage various operational tasks, including event planning and stakeholder communication. The role requires relevant professional experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in various software applications.

Salary

Base: $65,447.00 - $72,994.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, employee discounts, leave provisions, educational benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Planning and coordination of executive forum meetings
  • Facilitating public workshops and symposia
  • Administering scholar programs
  • Developing and managing department budget
  • Organizing research and educational programs
  • Managing project timelines and tracking deliverables
  • Preparing reports for funding sources
  • Developing marketing and media strategies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to create high quality graphic presentations

Nice-to-have

  • Working successfully under pressure with minimal guidance
  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships
  • Experience developing and analyzing surveys
  • Familiarity with virtual learning platforms
  • Experience in proofing and editing technical papers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two years of relevant professional experience
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, manage, implement and monitor projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a team
  • Demonstrated history of providing outstanding customer service
  • Excellent organizational, logistical and scheduling skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and independent judgment
  • Ability to take initiative and be a proactive team member
  • Experience in diplomatically dealing with business professionals and faculty
  • Experience with budgeting, monitoring and managing financial accounts
  • Mastery level MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook skills
  • Ability to create high quality graphic presentations using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Prior experience working with HTML or other web development tools
  • General database operating knowledge, including CRM systems
  • Occasional travel required

Work Rights

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