Details
Posted: 17-Jun-22
Location: Ithaca, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: WDR-00031877
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About the Department
Cornell's College of Engineering (COE) has a long and storied history of distinction, creativity and impact. The departments of mechanic arts (now mechanical engineering) and civil engineering date to the University's founding. The College established the nation's first electrical engineering department in 1889 and awarded the nation's first doctorates in both electrical and industrial engineering. Its legacy continues to this day, as Cornell Engineering brings together the best minds from across disciplines to invent disruptive technologies and discover novel solutions to complex and challenging problems. It is a global leader in research, teaching, and advancing diversity in the field. COE is also a key collaborator across the rich interdisciplinary landscape at Cornell University, playing a role in all of the university's Radical Collaborations to address society's most challenging problems. The college enrolls a diverse and talented student body that includes 3,200+ undergraduate students and 2100+ graduate students, and has over 46,600 living alumni around the globe. COE is home to a diverse, collaborative, talented and dedicated 200+ tenured and tenure-track faculty, plus research faculty and professors of practice who work each day to change the world. Faculty span 10 departments, schools and programs with a footprint in both Ithaca and New York City.
The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the largest academic units within Cornell University and is home to the mechanical engineering (ME) B.S. degree program, as well as graduate programs in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering (AE) and theoretical and applied mechanics (TAM). MAE's mission is to conduct visionary research in pursuit of the world's next great advances while providing a world-class education to tomorrow's leaders in the fields of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
The Opportunity
Under general direction from the Director of Graduate Studies for Mechanical Engineering and the Director of Administration, the Graduate Field Administrator for Masters of Science and Distance Learning is primarily responsible for the administration and coordination of the M.S. program and distance learning program in Mechanical Engineering.
The position will be responsible for overseeing all academic activities relating to graduate students from initial inquiry, application, recruitment, and matriculation through graduation. Responsibility includes administration of the admissions and selection process; general orientation; administrative advising of students; records administration; preparing and updating information, materials, publications and communications related to graduate programs. The position will regularly interact with students and answer questions regarding degree requirements.
In addition, the position will be responsible for entering, maintaining, updating, analyzing, and reporting on data in related information systems. Coordinate with accounting and payroll representatives for administration of graduate student appointments. Key liaison between Graduate School, Bursar's Office, University Registrar and Engineering Student Services. Represent fields and department to college, university and other constituencies.
The successful candidate will cross train with the Graduate Field Administrator for PhD the program and will provide back up and support to that incumbent, as necessary to jointly administer the M.S. and PhD graduate programs in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Please note, that the successful candidate must be available for work commencement weekend.
This position is highly visible within the Sibley School and university, and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with four days expected on-site, and one day remote work.
What We Need:
Bachelor's degree; two-years experience in student services or a related field.
Superior customer service.
Ability to handle complex and sensitive situations and data.
Ability to use a variety of software applications such as Excel, Filemaker Pro, and Brio to manage, analyze, project, and report data.
Ability to counsel and advise both faculty and students on sensitive or confidential topics.
Strong written and oral communications skills required.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, problem solve, and multi-task under tight deadlines.
What We Prefer:
Rewards and Benefits
This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The position will allow for the flexibility to work remotely one day per week at a location of employee's choosing within the United States. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
Our leave provisions include 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.
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.
Starting Pay Range
$24.88 - 28.58
No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work.
University Job Title:
Student Services Asst V
Job Family:
Student Services
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Renee Lobdell
Number of Openings:
1
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Prior relevant work or industry experience.
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
Unique applicable skills.
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
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