Program Coordinator -- Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) -- ILR School -- Hybrid

About the ILR School Center for Applied Research on Work

The Opportunity

The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University has an immediate opening for a Coord Program I - Program Coordinator position in the Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW).

The CAROW Program Coordinator will provide a wide variety of complex program support to coordinate activities and initiatives for select units in the Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW), a hub for collaborative applied research efforts across the ILR School and the university.

This position will coordinate and monitor projects, operational and administrative functions of the Institute for Compensation Studies (ICS), the Labor Dynamics Institute (LDI) and ILR Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Education Program (ILR WIDE).

This position is located in Ithaca, NY, within the ILR School on the campus of Cornell University. Core business hours for our team are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. ILR School appreciates staff by providing the opportunity for a campus-to-home hybrid schedule, mutually agreed upon between you and your supervisor.

Sponsorship for employment visa is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance provided for this position.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking people who appreciate and will take ownership in the following, and not limited to:

• Managing the schedule of project timelines and tracking deliverables
• Coordination, preparation, and submission of reporting for project-related information
• Developing quarterly and annual budget reports and monitoring accounts
• Contributing to the development, maintenance and enhancement of websites, supporting marketing and communications needs
• Student engagement and supervision
• Event coordination including planning and coordination of the ICS Executive Forum's biannual meetings
• Facilitating public workshops and symposia
• Administering the ICS Scholar program
• Interfacing with external advisors and stakeholders
• Supporting externally funded research projects in LDI including monitoring compliance with sponsor requirements

Success Factors

You're considered a top candidate if you have experience:

• Working successfully as part of a team
• Communicating professionally across internal and external stakeholders and colleagues
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work on simultaneous projects, and work successfully under pressure with minimal supervision at a variety of tasks within a fast-paced, geographically dispersed team

We require these qualifications:

• A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in program, project or event management, in an academic or professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, manage, implement and monitor projects and events from conception to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage interactions and communication with faculty, business professionals, contractors, venue providers and senior level clients.
• Proven ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks on simultaneous projects, while working within a fast-paced office environment.
• Must possess the ability to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.
• Demonstrated history of providing outstanding customer service.
• Excellent organizational, logistical and scheduling skills to address extended, complex projects timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality and independent judgment.
• Ability to take initiative and be a proactive team member by recognizing or anticipating needs and addressing them.
• Experience in diplomatically dealing with, and maintaining effective working relationships with business professionals, faculty and internal departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a level of proficiency needed for publishable documents or executive client interface.
• Experience with budgeting, monitoring and managing financial accounts.
• Expertise in Microsoft products including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook (mastery level) skills.
• Ability to create high quality graphic presentations using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Prior experience working with HTML or other web development tools.
• General database operating knowledge, including CRM systems software such as Salesforce.
• Occasional travel required.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:

• Four or more years of program coordination experience, including high-level program or conference coordination
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with the technical applications involved in the execution of the job including: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Qualtrics, Zoom, Box.
• Working knowledge of program/project management software such as SharePoint, MS Teams, Asana, Basecamp.
• Strong desktop publishing skills.
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms, technologies and webcasts.
• Prior experience working with LaTeX editors (Miktex, Scientific Word or Workplace)
• Prior experience in maintaining bibliographies with bibliographic database management software.
• Experience in proofing and editing technical and scientific papers in the social sciences.
• Prior experience with grant supported projects.
• Prior experience with student supervision.

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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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