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Program Administrative Assistant, DNRE

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

About the Department of Natural Science and the Environment (DNRE)

The breadth of disciplinary expertise in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE) creates a stimulating multidisciplinary atmosphere for our students, staff, faculty, and visiting scholars. We have strong collaborative ties across Cornell University, peer institutions, governmental agencies, and leading environmental and conservation organizations. We contribute creative and impactful science and education to address many urgent environmental issues. We provide essential information to communities, conservation and environmental professionals, policymakers, educators and researchers worldwide.

The Opportunity

This position (Band E) will support several faculty in three separate research programs within DNRE: the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CFWRU), the Adirondack Fisheries Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the New York Invasive Research Institute (NYIRI).

The Program Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to all three programs, including policy guidance, handling correspondence, procurement, compliance and permit tracking (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), State and Federal wildlife).

This is a full-time, 39-hour per week, position and is located in Ithaca, NY and will be available for a limited hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

These include, but are not limited:

• Preparing course materials assisting with Canvas, coordination of events and workshops, maintenance of program web pages and helping to establish complex service agreements.
• Comprehensive support is given to the CFWRU - a cooperative unit of Cornell University, Federal Government and NY Department of Environmental Conservation - including financial responsibilities that intersect Cornell and the federal government.
• Administratively managing a fleet of vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, and recreational vehicles).
• Balancing the CFWRU's federal budget, verification of, accounting for and coordination of submission of federal Research Work Orders and other sponsored awards.
• Tracking and preparing reports (for both Federal agency and Cornell)
• Collaborating closely with department finance reporting specialist
• Budget forecasting and projections, and transaction reconciliation relating to aforementioned federal reporting.
• This position with interact at a very high-level with groups within and outside of Cornell University, including the federal government.

If you are an organized and experienced administrative professional looking to grow your career in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter!

What We Need

All applicants must include a resume and cover letter for full consideration.

• Associate degree and 4 to 6 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a busy office and excitement to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Success in working quickly and effectively under pressure and balancing conflicting priorities.
• Able to work independently yet support the overall team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong customer service skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't.

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3 - 5 years related administrative experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Cornell's financial and procurement policies and systems.
• Experience in budgeting and grant/contract management

Rewards and Benefits

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

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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.