• Job Description

  Req#: WDR-00038866

  Graduate Field Coordinator-CALS School of Integrative of Plant Science

  
  About the CALS School of Integrative of Plant Science

  The CALS School of Integrative of Plant Science (SIPS) is composed of five sections: Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, and Soil and Crop Sciences. Combined there are 100+ faculty, ~200 undergraduate majors, 200+ graduate students in six Fields, and 600+ other employees located in Ithaca, Geneva, and other satellite locations across the New York State. The School offers the multidisciplinary undergraduate major in the Plant Sciences and is also home to the Agricultural Sciences major. School faculty also contributes to the Biology, Global Development, and Viticulture & Enology majors.

  The Opportunity

  Are you passionate about supporting graduate education and contributing to the growth of innovative sciences? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Graduate Field Coordinator for the Graduate Field of Plant Breeding and the Graduate Field of Soil and Crop Sciences. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support to students, the Graduate School, Bursar’s Office, and International Students and Scholars (ISSO) for both Fields. This is a unique opportunity to work within SIPS and directly impact the success of approximately 90 active students across both programs. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating administrative activities for the Plant Breeding and Soil/Crop Sciences Fields, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication.

  • Supporting the admission and recruitment cycles, assisting in attracting top-tier graduate students to our programs.

  • Collaborating with other school Graduate Field Coordinators to organize orientations, retreats, and other collaborative activities.

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for prospective students, addressing inquiries and guiding them through the application process.

  • Developing, maintaining, and managing graduate student record systems, extracting data for reporting at various levels within the university.

  • Providing academic advising and counseling to graduate students, offering guidance on Field requirements and assisting with problem-solving.

  • Upholding the highest level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive student information.

  • Cultivating a positive and professional image while maintaining a strong service orientation.

  This is a full-time (39 hours/week) Contract College position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 3:2 campus-to-home hybrid work schedule. Work hours will be either 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

  What We Need

  We are looking for a team member who is organized, adaptable, a good problem solver, and has attention to detail. Additionally, you will:

  • Hold an Associates Degree at least 2 years of experience an administrative position or equivalent combination.

  • Have the aptitude to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and integrity.

  • Have a demonstrated record of successfully providing exceptional customer service.

  • Communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide-range of internal and external constituents.

  • Be proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Demonstrate sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

  • Be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team while fostering a

  • respectful work environment.

  • Be accurate in spelling, grammar, proofreading.

  • Have excellent organizational skills, and the aptitude to work quickly and effectively under pressure and use sound judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent

  • Balance conflicting priorities, and make decisions from a wide range of choices.

  • Utilize excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

  • Be flexible and receptive to new ideas and approaches.

  If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

  • Prior experience in academic setting helpful and/or supporting academic program activities.

  • Familiarity with Salesforce.

  A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

  Rewards and Benefits

  • This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role
    remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

  • This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this
    role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive
    multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.

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

  • 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 .

  • Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

  • 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.

  Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information .

  University Job Title:

  Student Services Asst IV

  Job Family:

  Student Services

  Level:

  D

  Pay Rate Type:

  Hourly

  Pay Range:

  $23.50 - $27.67

  Remote Option Availability:

  Hybrid Remote

  Company:

  Contract College

  Contact Name:

  Jamie Doss

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  • Prior relevant work or industry experience

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

  • Unique applicable skills

  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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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, 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.

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  2023-08-11

• About the company

  Cornell University is a private Ivy League and statutory land-grant research university, based in Ithaca, New York.

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