Department Manager- Baker Institute for Animal Health (CVM)

Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and complex fund administration.

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

3 weeks of paid vacation

13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion

An award-winning employer provided benefits program

Comprehensive health care options

Access to wellness programs

Partner with Institute leadership to develop and implement short- and long-range operational and financial strategies.

Oversee administration of a $10M+ portfolio consisting of grants, contracts, endowments, gifts, and unrestricted funds.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and resource planning activities.

Serve as the primary liaison to centralized Human Resources, Finance, Sponsored Programs, and other university offices.

Partner with faculty and HR to support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning.

Identify and implement process improvements that increase operational effectiveness and efficiency, including the responsible use of emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflows.

Founded in 1950, the Baker Institute for Animal Health is a globally recognized leader in animal health research. Institute faculty, staff, and trainees conduct pioneering research that advances understanding of animal and human health, develops innovative approaches to disease prevention and treatment, and trains the next generation of scientific leaders.