Administrative Assistant V

Assistant to the Chair and Director The Assistant to the Chair and Director serves as the primary administrative partner to the Department Chair of Public and Ecosystem Health (PEH) and Director of Cornell Public Health (CPH). The role leads the administrative team responsible for carrying out a broad range of routine to highly complex tasks that ensure smooth operations and effective communication across the PEH academic department and the Cornell Public Health program. What You Will Do Provide high‑level executive support to the PEH Department Chair and CPH Director, including drafting and reviewing correspondence, managing inquiries and communications, and preparing materials and briefings. Coordinate complex calendars, schedule and track meetings and events, and arrange visits from government representatives, public health partners, and advisory groups. Support faculty affairs processes—faculty searches, dossiers, annual reviews, third‑year reviews, promotion and tenure actions—and coordinate communications and documentation. Manage planning and logistics for departmental and program events, retreats, seminars, and public health–related activities. Provide guidance and backup support to administrative staff supporting PEH and CPH operations. Serve as a resource and point of coordination across academic, research, and community engagement activities. Assist in developing and improving administrative workflows, communications, and operational efficiency across units. Proactively respond to the diverse needs of faculty, staff, students, internal partners, public health collaborators, clients, and external agencies. Represent the missions and interests of PEH and CPH in all business interactions. Qualifications Associate degree with a minimum of four years’ experience providing high‑level administrative support to faculty or executives, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong customer‑service orientation, professional polish, and exquisite attention to detail. Ability to develop a complete and useful understanding of Cornell policies, particularly around faculty searches, reappointment, and promotion dossiers. Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop successful working relationships with countless professional partners. Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills. Proficiency with commercial software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe products, and ability to learn new software quickly. Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with tact and discretion. Ability to work independently and respond quickly and effectively to multiple assignments and conflicting priorities. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Bonus Ability to apply creative approaches or solutions to traditional administrative tasks. Benefits Health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, and 13 holidays including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after, and a winter break from December 25 to January 1; two additional floating holidays for flexibility in observing faiths and traditions. Comprehensive health‑care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts. Tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo. Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, and it strives to create a climate that supports individuals of all identities and backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr