Department and Position Background

Cornell University, a nationally ranked Ivy League institution, is looking for a Program Assistant, Student and Young Alumni Programs and Affinity Programs to join the Alumni Affairs & Development division in Ithaca, NY.

The Student & Young Alumni Programs (SYAP) team is a fast-paced, innovative group, tasked with supporting current students and alumni 1-20 years out.  We work to build inclusive communities where the next generation of alumni connect, contribute, and lead throughout their lifelong journey with Cornell.  SYAP sits within the Class, Affinity, Student & Young Alumni Programs team (CSYAP), a collaborative, supportive, and creative group of engagement officers within Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development (AAD).  CSYAP is responsible for supporting eight decades of Cornellians through class and affinity interests, including Reunions on campus each June.

The Program Assistant will contribute to the Student and Young Alumni Programs (SYAP) and Affinity Programs teams to meet strategic imperatives for the division.  This role will also support the Director of Affinity Programs in connecting alumni back to Cornell through affinity involvement, such as with student organizations they participated in while on campus.  The person in this role will assist with programming and event planning and execution, marketing, budgeting, data tracking and reporting, student hiring and training, and other essential administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing up to 30 team events per year for students and alumni 

Support email marketing and communications/branding initiatives  

Manage budgets, spending, and purchasing 

Capture, track, and report on volunteer service and event engagement data  

Code involvement data to help us better connect with alumni based on their interests

Help facilitate student recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for student employment and volunteer positions, especially for Reunion  

Participate in professional development and stay current with best practices relevant to the role

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree and two to four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.

Highly detail-oriented and comfortable with learning new technology.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills.Must be able to maintain lasting relationships on behalf of the university.

Competence to balance multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.Strong organizational skills with keen sense for accuracy.

Ability to build consensus and prioritize work in a complex organization made up of diverse individuals including students, alumni, and staff.

Enthusiasm for working with student and young alumni audiences.

Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Commitment to working in a team-centered and supportive environment.

Position requires some evening and occasional weekend work.

Rewards and Benefits

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

Comprehensive health care options

Access to wellness programs

Employee discounts with local and national retail brands

Generous retirement contributions

Leave provisions including three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays

Impressive educational benefits including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

Learn more about benefit opportunities

This position is based in Ithaca, NY with a hybrid work arrangement. The final candidate will be expected to work on-site 2 - 3 days per week with the ability to work remotely within a commutable distance up to 3 days per week. 

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

   

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University Job Title:

AAD Program Assistant I

Job Family:

Alumni Affairs Development

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$24.88 - $28.92

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Allison Washburn

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

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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

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2024-11-14