The Office of Engaged & Experiential Programs seeks a Program Assistant to support a portfolio of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, global service learning programs, academic exchanges, and other engaged learning initiatives
Job Summary
The Office of Engaged & Experiential Programs seeks a Program Assistant to support a portfolio of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, global service learning programs, academic exchanges, and other engaged learning initiatives.
Key responsibilities include providing administrative and operational support, serving as a point of contact for students and partners, coordinating program applications, processing financial transactions, and assisting with marketing and outreach.
Cornell offers comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement contributions, wellness programs, employee discounts, generous leave provisions, and educational benefits like tuition-free study and tuition aid.
Matching Summary
The Office of Engaged & Experiential Programs seeks a Program Assistant to support a portfolio of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, global service learning programs, academic exchanges, and other engaged learning initiatives.
Salary
Hourly: $26.00 - $30.05; Benefits: Comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, employee discounts, leave provisions, and educational benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Student and program support
Program and event coordination
Financial and administrative support
Marketing and outreach support
Manage and prioritize multiple projects
Strong attention to detail
Excellent writing and communication skills
Nice-to-have
Student-centered team member
Comfort with diverse cultures
Experience with labor relations
Familiarity with web-editing software
Experience in Cornell's accounting systems
Key Requirements
Associate’s degree with 2-4 years administrative experience or equivalent
Demonstrated service orientation
Demonstrated comfort level with developed and developing world cultures
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Proficiency with various software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Salesforce, Canvas, Concur, etc.)