Temporary Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services
About The Position
Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Temporary Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. We are seeking to fill two openings. Position Summary This temporary, full-time position provides administrative support for Advancement Services including document coordination and retention, gift processing, donor research, and remote capture preparation. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume records and documentation accurately.
Requirements
- High school diploma and up to 1-year relevant experience or equivalent combination
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage high-volume records and documentation accurately
Responsibilities
- Organize, sort, scan, and prepare files for system intake and digital record retention
- Sort and categorize incoming mail for remote capture processing, including checks, matching gifts, and tribute donations
- Conduct donor record lookups and basic donor research to support processing and database accuracy
- Maintain organized electronic records while ensuring attention to detail and data accuracy
- Support administrative and operational workflows as necessary
Benefits
- employee wellness
- workshops
- childcare assistance
- adoption assistance
- parental leave
- flexible work options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
