Office Coordinator - The Field Research Unit

About The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University is a leading institution dedicated to purpose-driven science. With a large community of students, faculty, and staff, CALS conducts renowned research, education, and outreach activities across various disciplines. The department's focus revolves around three interrelated areas: understanding natural and human systems, addressing issues related to food, energy, and environmental resources, and promoting social, physical, and economic well-being. CALS is committed to making positive impacts on people's lives, their environments, and communities on a local and global scale.

About The Field Research Unit (FRU)

The Field Research Unit (FRU) at Cornell AgriTech offers essential support to faculty, staff, and students involved in field research. FRU oversees the management of land, field facilities, and equipment dedicated to field research activities. Their services encompass a range of tasks such as site preparation, fertilization, and pesticide applications, focusing on the maintenance and provision of resources for research conducted in Cornell AgriTech field plots.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting cutting-edge research in agriculture? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic team environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

At Cornell AgriTech, located in Geneva, NY, we are seeking a part-time Office Coordinator to join our Field Research Unit (FRU) and provide essential support to our dedicated team of researchers. As an Office Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our research facilities, enabling our faculty to deliver high-quality results.

What We Need

A resume and cover letter are required for further consideration.

• High school diploma with one year related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook calendaring.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Must be able to compile, analyze, and report on complex data.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a broad range of people.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and prioritization skills are required.
• Able to work quickly and effectively under pressure, use judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature; balance conflicting priorities, interpret policies, and make decisions from a range of choices.
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback, communicate, listen, respect others, set priorities and achieve them, and use time effectively.
• Must be highly motivated and exhibit innovation, good judgment, and reliability in the workplace.
• Work with other staff as a member of a team to resolve issues and achieve common goals.
• Provide and promote service to internal and external customers.

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

• Associate's degree or higher with up to 3 years of administration experience
• Experience in invoicing and billing and account reconciliation

Rewards and Benefits

• 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 health and personal leave, 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.

No Visa Sponsorship is 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:

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.