Office and Development Coordinator, Northeast Corridor

Department and Position Background

Cornell University, a nationally ranked Ivy League institution, is looking for an Office and Development Coordinator to join Ithaca's Northeast Corridor Office in New York City, NY.

The Office and Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development office in New York City, assisting a dynamic team of 25-30 staff members and colleagues visiting from Ithaca and other Cornell locations. This position also offers critical administrative support to the Executive Director of the Northeast Corridor and development assistance to four Major Gift Officers, helping to advance fundraising efforts in support of Cornell's students and faculty. This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to build their knowledge and skills in higher education development.

We are looking for someone to join our team who has:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail-orientation and organizational skills
• Very good technology skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Sound judgment, tact and discretion, while anticipating needs
• The ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Will occasionally work evenings or weekends and undertake business travel

Key Responsibilities

• Support for Fundraising Efforts:
  Assist with data entry, event coordination, proofreading materials, and preparing presidential, dean's and gift officer acknowledgment letters.
• Office Coordination:
  Ensure smooth daily operations by maintaining office supplies, bolstering intra-office relationships, coordinating facility needs and assisting with the office budget.
• Executive Director (ED) Support:
  Coordinate materials for events and donor visits as well as team meetings and assist with correspondence and reporting to colleagues across the University.
• Data and Reporting:
  Prepare and maintain fundraising reports to track progress and share key insights with the team.
• Other administrative and development needs as they arise

Core Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Scrupulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Highly proactive, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative and complex workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with and ability to learn new software platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and materials.
• Ability to attend occasional local events outside of traditional working hours.
• Ability to travel to Ithaca 2-3 times per year.

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Leave provisions including three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays
• Impressive educational benefits including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
• Learn more about benefit opportunities

This position is based in New York City, NY. The successful candidate will be expected to workon-site 5 days per week.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

Job Family:

Level:

Pay Rate Type:

Pay Range:

Remote Option Availability:

Company:

Contact Name:

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell's union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

Current Employees:

If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.

Online Submission Guidelines:

Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by "dragging and dropping" them into the dropbox or by using the "upload" icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.

Employment Assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email atequity@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

Notice to Applicants:

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.