Program Coordinator – Institute for Compensation Studies

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

4d • $65,447 - $72,994 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department The Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS) aims to be the center of dialogue, research and applied innovation in the field of compensation by producing workplace-focused research, generating novel insights about compensation trends and patterns, stimulating thought-provoking discussion of employer reward practices, and informing public discourse around wages and compensation. The Opportunity The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator – Coord Program I in the Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS) in the Extension/Outreach Division. The Program Coordinator supports the Academic Director and Executive Director of the Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS) in all operations of the unit. Candidate Profile We are seeking people who appreciate and will take ownership in the following, and not limited to: Planning and coordination of the ICS Executive Forum’s biannual meetings Facilitating public workshops and symposia, administering the ICS Scholar program, and interfacing with external advisors and stakeholders Acting as liaison to and providing ongoing communication with internal and external program stakeholders Developing and managing the department budget and financial reporting Organizing and managing research and educational programs, technical assistance, meetings, and outreach activities Working with team, partners, and stakeholders to assess (i.e., via surveys, interviews, etc.) Managing project timelines and tracking deliverables Assist with preparing and submitting reports to funding sources and stakeholders Contributing to the development and implementation of marketing efforts, including social and traditional media strategies, project website, etc. Success Factors You’re considered a top candidate if you have experience: Working successfully as part of a team Communicating professionally across internal and external stakeholders and colleagues Have a detail-oriented mind-set Working successfully under pressure with minimal guidance at a variety of tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in program, project or event management, in an academic or professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, manage, implement and monitor projects and events from conception to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage interactions and communication with faculty, business professionals, contractors, venue providers and senior level clients.
• Proven ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks on simultaneous projects, while working within a fast-paced office environment.
• Must possess the ability to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.
• Demonstrated history of providing outstanding customer service.
• Excellent organizational, logistical and scheduling skills to address extended, complex projects timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and independent judgment.
• Ability to take initiative and be a proactive team member by recognizing or anticipating needs and addressing them.
• Experience in diplomatically dealing with, and maintaining effective working relationships with business professionals, faculty and internal departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a level of proficiency needed for publishable documents or executive client interface.
• Experience with budgeting, monitoring and managing financial accounts.
• Expertise in Microsoft products including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook (mastery level) skills.
• Ability to create high quality graphic presentations using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Prior experience working with HTML or other web development tools.
• General database operating knowledge, including CRM systems software such as Salesforce.
• Occasional travel required.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of program coordination experience, including high-level program or conference coordination.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with the technical applications involved in the execution of the job including: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Qualtrics, Zoom, Box.
• Experience developing and analyzing surveys and polling (i.e., Qualtrics)
• Working knowledge of program/project management software such as SharePoint, MS Teams, Asana.
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms, technologies and webcasts.
• Experience in proofing and editing technical and scientific papers in the social sciences.
• Prior experience with grant supported projects.
• Prior experience with student supervision.
• Ability to evaluate and amend documents for accessibility compliance.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of the ICS Executive Forum’s biannual meetings
• Facilitating public workshops and symposia, administering the ICS Scholar program, and interfacing with external advisors and stakeholders
• Acting as liaison to and providing ongoing communication with internal and external program stakeholders
• Developing and managing the department budget and financial reporting
• Organizing and managing research and educational programs, technical assistance, meetings, and outreach activities
• Working with team, partners, and stakeholders to assess (i.e., via surveys, interviews, etc.)
• Managing project timelines and tracking deliverables
• Assist with preparing and submitting reports to funding sources and stakeholders
• Contributing to the development and implementation of marketing efforts, including social and traditional media strategies, project website, etc.

Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees