Administrative Manager, Labor and Employment Law Program, ILR School - Hybrid

Position is located in New York, NY, within the ILR School Extension Office at 570 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022. Job Title: Administrator III Job Family: Administration Level: F Pay Rate: Salary ($93,818.00 - $126,781.00) Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Our Team ILR’s Labor and Employment Law Program (LEL) merges law and social science research to provide attorneys, legislators, social scientists, and policymakers with multifaceted perspectives through forums and conferences. Current and emerging legal issues affecting the workplace are analyzed with the goal of influencing research, legislation, policy, and litigation. LEL’s emphasis is on emerging issues in law, social equity employment, and workplace drug testing under new state laws. The Opportunity The Administrative Manager, Labor and Employment Law Program (LEL) is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day administration of LEL’s programmatic activities, overseeing operational and financial needs to ensure that goals are met. This position manages administration of all projects under the LEL program, including the NYS Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI), Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative (CJEI), NYC Government and Community Relations, High Road NYC, and Employee Relations Professional Programs. Candidate Profile: Responsibilities Ensuring that systems and procedures are implemented to accomplish program milestones Developing annual and grant budgets Tracking and ensuring that financial activity meets programmatic needs and deadlines and is compliant with ILR and University policies and procedures Maintaining and utilizing highly confidential and sensitive information Providing legal research Overseeing public relations and marketing efforts, including website content development Overseeing non‑academic staff working on scheduling and management of classes, workshops and special events Monitoring the delivery of effective customer service Managing recruitment of staff and student interns/fellows Candidate Profile: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience Three to four years of experience in operations and finance management, program administration and development, budgeting, customer service, event planning, and marketing Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to direct and guide the work of others, engaging with team members to accomplish goals and objectives, set clear expectations, and provide feedback Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and monitor projects from inception to completion; manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to multitask and shift priorities; aptitude for working under tight deadlines with competing priorities Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, team‑based, participatory environment, as well as work independently Significant experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring annual and grant budgets, monitoring and reporting on financial activities Discretion in maintaining and working with highly confidential and sensitive information Prior supervisory experience and demonstrated management skills Experience motivating others to achieve specific goals in a team‑based organization Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Outlook; Google Suite; Box, Zoom Demonstrated skill with database, event management, and/or student registration software such as Monday.com and Salesforce Experience drafting, editing and proofreading documents, with high level of attention to detail required Proven performance in dealing with diverse internal and external clients and outside vendors; managing complex and sensitive interactions Occasional evening hours with advance notice to support programs Some travel may be required Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals. Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or related field and five or more years of experience Experience with marketing strategies and development of marketing plans Knowledge of social network programs and use as marketing tools Familiarity with legal terminology and form and experience with legal research High level of proficiency with the technical applications involved in the execution of the job including Adobe Pro, Qualtrics, SharePoint, Box, Salesforce Previous experience in high‑level program or conference management Five to seven years’ administrative experience, including budgeting, program development, marketing and contract management Prior supervisory experience in a union environment Rewards And Benefits Position allows flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week at a location of employee’s choosing within the United States. New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings apply for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State. Cornell is recognized as an award‑winning workplace for health, wellbeing, sustainability and diversity initiatives. Benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. Leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays. Cornell’s educational benefits include tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program. 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