Program Assistant, Grand Challenges/Cems-Dyson School

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Program Assistant, Grand Challenges/CEMS-Dyson School

About The Grand Challenges Program

The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University established the Grand Challenges Program to provide experiential learning opportunities for undergraduates to apply their business skills to the most pressing societal challenges of our time using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework. The program seeks to build awareness among students of the broader impacts of business on society and, through the process of public engagement, to strengthen their leadership and professional skills. Our goal is to have every student complete a community-engaged learning business experience where the goals and impacts of a hands-on project are critically assessed for its opportunity to build a better world.

About The Dyson CEMS Program

CEMS is a Master of International Management certificate delivered collaboratively by 33 business schools around the world. Cornell is the only US university that offers CEMS as an option with Dyson’s MPS in Applied Economics and Management. One exciting component of CEMS is the opportunity for each Dyson CEMS student to study abroad at one of the other CEMS schools and for Dyson to welcome exchange students from each school. In addition to coursework, students participate in CEMS activities and workshops, corporate and CEMS alumni engagement opportunities, and diverse cultural experiences. Upon completion of the 3-semester program, students in MPS AEM with CEMS earn their MPS degree along with the CEMS certificate and are better prepared to work in international and culturally diverse environments.

The Opportunity

In This Role, You Will Assist With

The Grand Challenges Program and the Dyson CEMS Program is seeking a Program Assistant who will provide administrative support in a highly collaborative department. The Assistant will divide their time flexibly approximately 75% to Grand Challenges and 25% to the Dyson CEMS Program and other MPS program tasks, recognizing that each program’s needs may fluctuate throughout the year.

• Processing expenses and transactions to support student project teams.
• Tracking and data management in Smartsheet.
• Relationship management of clients and alumni.
• Information exchange with clients and community partners for Grand Challenges senior team project courses.
• Monitoring, updating, and ensuring quality of Cornell Grand Challenges website and other marketing materials, working as necessary with MarCom functions within Cornell.
• Onboarding new faculty teaching project courses.
• Assisting with planning annual meetings with School’s Corporate Partners.
• Client and CEMS Alumni Relationship Management.
• Coordinating campus visits by partner representatives and guest speakers.
• Maintaining records in various Cornell databases (including student records, courses, grades).
• Creating weekly Student Newsletters.
• Exchanging student arrival oversight.
• CEMS pre-arrival information to students each semester.
• Planning and tracking CEMS Skills Seminars.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Contract College position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position will allow for the flexibility to work 1-2 days remotely, but preference is for the Program Assistant to work on-site 5 days/week. The option for a hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time. Work hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional event support outside of normal working hours.

What We Need

We are looking for a collaborative team member who takes initiative, is fluid with technology, and passionate about lifelong learning and student success. Additionally, you will:

• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs.
• Hold an Associate’s degree.
• Be passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Have the aptitude to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Be experienced with incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Have 2-4 years relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Cornell systems (i.e. Accounting, P-Cards, Travel) desirable.
• Experience with planning/organizing/coordinating outreach activities.
• Experience with conference/event planning.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

Rewards And Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• This position is located in Ithaca, New York. This position will allow for the flexibility to work 1-2 days remotely, but preference is for the Program Assistant to work on-site 5 days/week. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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University Job Title

Program Assistant I

Job Family

Student Services

Level

D

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$22.78 - $26.48

Remote Option Availability

Hybrid Remote

Company

Contract College

Contact Name

Jamie Doss

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2023-05-24