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Student Services Assistant/ Coordinator -Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

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Student Services Assistant/ Coordinator -Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Who we are:

Cornell University is a remarkable community of scholars, educators, students, staff, and alumni who are deeply influenced by proud traditions and a set of cherished founding principles. Unique among its Ivy League peers, Cornell is a private university with a land-grant mission. The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy harnesses the University's broad disciplinary excellence in public policy, along with its innovative teaching, research, and engagement programs, to solve pressing global challenges. The school's prestigious faculty apply an interdisciplinary and problem-oriented focus to wide-ranging public policy issues as they explore how government choices intersect with people's lives. The school's initial areas of focus are in data science and technology policy; environmental and sustainability policy; health policy; global security; inequality and social policy; the politics and economics of development; and race, racism, and public policy.

What you will do:

The Brooks School of Public Policy is looking for a dynamic candidate to be a member of the Office of Enrollment and Student Services team. This role will provide a wide range of program administrative support to the Director of Enrollment and Student Services and the staff in this office. The Student Services Assistant/ Coordinator will serve and assist with the following:

• Marketing efforts and program support.
• Assistance with admissions processes.
• Scheduling appointments and meetings and purchasing products to fulfill departmental and student space needs.
• Event planning and coordination for orientations, professional development, and student events.
• Serves as the point-of-contact for walk-ins, email, and telephone inquiries for Brooks undergraduate programs.

Qualifications and Attributes:

We are seeking candidates with an Associate's Degree with 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in an office setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate, with diplomacy and tact, with faculty, staff, and students. They will have strong interpersonal skills to anticipate and assist with the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, they will have demonstrated outstanding customer service skills to manage a high volume of traffic in a fast-paced office and the ability to maintain confidentiality. They will handle highly sensitive, confidential material. Excellent organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and meet expected deadlines will be necessary, along with strong attention to detail.

What we offer:

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

To Apply:

External (non-Cornell) candidates, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We're an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO and Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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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.