Program Coordinator – Institute for Compensation Studies

Cornell University • City of Ithaca, NY

6d • $65,447 - $72,994 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees