Graduate Field Coordinator / Accounts Coordinator

Graduate Field Coordinator / Accounts Coordinator APPLY 1178968 About the College of Arts and Sciences As the oldest, largest, and most academically diverse college at Cornell, the College of Arts and Sciences serves as “the nexus of discovery and impact” and is committed to world-class excellence.
Located on Cornell’s main campus in Ithaca, the College remains the center of Cornell’s academic universe.
Its research and teaching span the humanities and performing arts, biological and physical sciences and mathematics, and the social sciences.
It offers extraordinary breadth and depth in its programs of study, a world-renowned faculty that includes international leaders in their respective disciplines, and cutting-edge research and technical facilities.
It provides a high-quality liberal arts education to its own students, and introductory instruction in basic disciplines to almost all undergraduates in the other colleges at Cornell.
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cornell.
edu/ About the Classics Department The Classics Department is in the College of Arts & Sciences.
The Classics Department consists of fourteen professorial faculty, four additional academics, two non-academic staff, twenty-five graduate students, twenty-four majors/minors, and an annual operating budget of $3.
7 million.
Learn more about the Classics Department here: https://classics.
cornell.
edu/ The Opportunity The Classics Department is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our team as a Graduate Field Coordinator / Accounts Coordinator.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of our Graduate School and Graduate Field of Classics by providing essential support to both students and faculty.
Graduate Field Coordinator Responsibilities: As the Graduate Field Coordinator, you will be a key liaison between graduate students, faculty, and the Director of Graduate Studies.
Your primary responsibilities will include: Serve as a knowledgeable resource on Graduate School and Graduate Field of Classics policies, providing guidance to current and prospective students.
Advise students on degree requirements, funding status, professional development, course scheduling, and wellness initiatives.
Create a welcoming environment for graduate students and faculty by anticipating needs and implementing strategies to enhance the overall student experience.
Manage the graduate application process using CollegeNet and coordinate travel arrangements for prospective graduate student visits.
Develop and maintain accurate graduate student files, preparing statistical information to inform decision-making on funding, TA assignments, and admissions cohort size.
Track student funding, prepare award letters, and process student awards through PeopleSoft.
Accounts Coordinator Responsibilities: In the role of Accounts Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with university policies.
Your key responsibilities will include: Learn and stay current with university financial policies and procedures, providing accurate information to resolve routine questions and problems.
Prepare financial transactions via Kuali and collaborate with the Administrative Manager and Shared Services Center for complex financial transactions.
Develop organizational systems to track a high volume of financial transactions and provide timely updates on payment status to faculty, students, and visitors.
Arrange travel logistics for complex faculty and student field trips, preparing and processing travel reimbursements and payments.
Use KFS and OBIEE dashboards to check account balances and ensure transactions are charged to appropriate accounts.
If you are a detail-oriented, proactive, and communicative individual with a passion for higher education administration, we invite you to apply for this opportunity with your resume and cover letter! What We Need All Applicants must include a resume and cover letter for full consideration.
Associate’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and other basic computer applications; demonstrated ability to learn new software systems.
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated tendency to take initiative and follow up proactively on tasks Demonstrated good judgment when accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment Excellent customer-service skills and teamwork Experience with accounting or financial transactions or interest in learning and developing these skills Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.
Experience in KFS, OBIEE dashboards, Concur, PeopleSoft Experience working with students and/or working in an academic environment, especially working with graduate students Rewards and Benefits This position is located in Ithaca, NY and is fully on-site.
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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.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
No Visa Sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.
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We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds.
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2023-10-20