Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging

About Student and Campus Life

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad. 

About The Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) cultivates the holistic growth and development of students through advocacy, empowerment, and education. We enhance the student experience by offering comprehensive support and resources, providing co-curricular opportunities, and fostering a sense of belonging. 

About The Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging

The Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging (The Centers) supports the holistic development of the student experience by creating engagement opportunities, support services, and initiatives focused on belonging, equity, and inclusion. The Centers is comprised of identity-based centers and offices that support and empower students from historically marginalized backgrounds while also providing all Cornell community members with opportunities to deepen their understanding of racial justice and equity, expand their allyship skills, engage in dialogue across differences, and be a part of the movement for positive social change.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organized, mission-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for fostering belonging, equity, and student success? Cornell University’s Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging is seeking a Senior Administrative Coordinator to provide vital operational, logistical, and administrative support that helps advance our mission of creating an inclusive and empowering campus experience for all students.

The Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students and supports the collaborative development, management, and evaluation of The Centers in the Division of Student & Campus Life on Cornell University’s campus of 24,000 students. This position provides department-wide administrative and logistical support, which entails large-scale event coordination, departmental communications, budget tracking, and supervision of front desk staff. In addition, this role provides direct administrative support to the Senior Associate Dean of Students, including, but not limited to, scheduling and associated communications, travel, purchasing, and expense processing. With guidance from the Associate Dean of Student Empowerment, this position supports the work of the Access Fund, a critical service provided to low-income students. This work includes website updates, application processing, usage analysis, and communications with campus partners.

Success Factors      

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-past environment.
• A commitment to working collaboratively in a student-centered environment committed to the important values of shared governance, with enthusiasm for supporting a student body that is broadly diverse regarding race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and (dis)ability, among other factors.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), diplomacy, and tact in addressing conflict and challenging circumstances, with an ability to handle unusual or difficult situations with compassion, sensitivity and professionalism while exercising sound judgment. 
• Sound Judgement and discretion.
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends, as needed. 

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

If you are ready to make a difference and support student equity, empowerment, and belonging at Cornell, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter. Join us in shaping an inclusive and equitable student experience!

What We Need

• All applications must include a resume and cover letter for full consideration.
• Associate’s degree with 4 to 6 years of administrative experience in higher education, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. 
• Experience in office operations, including front desk reception, space usage, event planning, office equipment, and supplies. 
• Demonstrated experience hiring and supervising student workers. 
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, well-being, and belonging.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, community partners, and alumni. 
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively as part of a team on projects and assignments. 
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe, Box, Zoom, and other web-based platforms.
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends, as needed. 

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

• Experience working in a complex organizational setting. 
• Experience working with college student equity, diversity, empowerment, and belonging efforts.
• Knowledge of Cornell University and the Ithaca community. 
• Experience hiring and supervising administrative support staff.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting AV equipment. 
• Experience creating content for flyers, bulletin boards, social media, and marketing materials.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is based in Ithaca, New York, and is fully on-site.
• 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: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
•  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. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• 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. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

Visa sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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University Job Title:

Administrative Asst V

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$28.26 - $32.84

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Brad Stock

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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.

2025-02-14