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Cornell University Brooks MPA Program Coordinator-Brooks MPA Programs in Ithaca, New York

Brooks MPA Program Coordinator-Brooks MPA Programs

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Brooks MPA Program Coordinator-Brooks MPA Programs


About the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

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; human security; inequality and social policy; the politics and economics of development; and race, racism, and public policy.


The Opportunity

The Brooks MPA Program Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program by collaborating with faculty leaders, Brooks staff colleagues, and MPA students. This position is integral to the successful execution of program events, student services, and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Event Planning and Execution: Plan and execute program events throughout the year, with a particular focus on the spring MPA colloquium in coordination with a member of the Brooks faculty.
  • Student Services Collaboration: Work closely with the Brooks student services team to address the needs of the program and its students, from admissions through graduation.
  • Communications Support: Serve as a liaison to the Brooks communication team, assisting with content creation and communications for the MPA student cohort.
  • Administrative Support: Assist program directors with general administrative tasks, including meeting coordination, travel arrangements and reimbursement, and other special requests and projects as assigned.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) Contract College position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement after a period of orientation and training. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Typical work hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends to assist with department events and programs.


What You Need

We are looking for a team member who is customer-service oriented, organized, proactive, and timely. Additionally, you will:

  • Hold an Associate's Degree and 2 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • Have experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
  • Have experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

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

  • Experience working with graduate program faculty and students
  • Familiarity with public administration, public affairs, government and non-profit organizations
  • Strong organizational skills and customer service experience.
  • Work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Manage competing deadlines, balance conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions while paying close attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Background in financial management, reimbursements
  • Requires reasoning, analytical thought, creativity, and innovation in solving minor problems that occur day to day.
  • Requires ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of faculty, staff, students, and other units on and off campus

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 1 day per week and on-campus 4 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.
  • 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:

Program Assistant I

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$24.83 - $28.86

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jamie Doss

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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.

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.

2024-07-11

EEO Statement: 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. 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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