Main Office Administrative Assistant

Associate’s degree

Knowledge of Cornell University systems and software.

Prior experience working in an academic or research-focused environment.

This is a part-time (25 hours per week) Contract College position based in Ithaca, NY and is fully on-site. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Due to the reception responsibilities of this role, a hybrid or remote schedule is not available.

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

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:

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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:

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The Main Office Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of the department’s main office. This position is responsible for greeting and directing visitors, responding to phone and email inquiries, handle mail and correspondence, and providing general department-wide support.

As the first point of contact for visitors and students, they will support the daily operations of the department’s main office and provide training and guidance related to procurement and travel processes. The position also serves as backup to the Department Chair’s Assistant and other administrative staff as needed.

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and students, providing a professional and welcoming environment.

Manage incoming communications, including phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.

Coordinate classroom scheduling and assist with department meetings and events.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell is a leader in purpose-driven, interdisciplinary science focused on complex global systems, food security, environmental health, and community prosperity. Within CALS, the Department of Animal Science offers undergraduate and graduate programs centered on the biology and management of food, laboratory, and companion animals.