Administrative Assistant III, FNEC

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY • 23h ago

Administrative Assistant III, FNECAPPLY About Food and Nutrition Education in Communities Food and Nutrition Education in Communities (FNEC) in Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences provides program leadership, develops curricula and staff training, and conducts research to improve nutrition and prevent obesity, with a focus on limited-resource populations. FNEC is committed to providing effective nutrition education programs to the target audience, delivered by staff who are trained in the delivery of high-quality, research and evidence-based curricula. FNEC provides oversight for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and training and professional development for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -Education (SNAP-Ed) delivered through Cornell Cooperative Extension associations across New York State.The OpportunityUnder limited supervision and in a team-oriented environment, the Administrative Assistant III will primarily be responsible for coordination of schedules (Calendar coordination), including extensive travel, developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, and last-minute task delegation of faculty requests. The Administrative Assistant III will serve as the first point of contact for email inquiries by independently answering correspondence and will provide general administrative, organizational, and technical support to faculty, whose duties including teaching, research, and extension. This position will support travel planning, including coordination of schedules, itinerary and reimbursement support.The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Coordinate and maintain the director's calendar, commitments, scheduling meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts to ensure a smooth schedule, timeliness of deliverables, and overall administrative organizationArranging all phases of travel for FNEC staff and guest speakers using Concur to prepare both domestic and international travel preparation, coordination, and reimbursementsOverseeing the organization and support for the FNEC staff by screening, routing, and responding to routine correspondenceProcess orders for office supplies, as neededAssist and backup other team members when needed with program delivery supportAssist with conference and meeting planningAssist with the formatting and dissemination of nutrition education materials, curriculum, presentations and training/technical assistance materialsHelp coordinate site visits with Cornell Cooperative Extension AssociationsIf you have some administrative experience, a knack for embracing technology to increase efficiency, a positive customer service approach, and an interest in learning and growing, we encourage you to apply! A resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.This is a part-time (20 hours/week), fixed term, benefits eligible position that is based in Ithaca, NY and is fully on-site. This is a one-year term position with potential for appointment renewal based on funding availability and job performance.What We NeedA resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.Minimum requirement of a high school diploma with 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience, or a combined equivalency of education and relevant work experienceInterest and ability to learn and harness new technology and software to address challenges and increase efficiency. Proficiency in Outlook (email and calendar functions), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrityProven record of exceptional customer service

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