Program Coordinator, Psychology

About the Department of Psychology

The Cross-College Department of Psychology spans The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) and is recognized for excellence in advancing knowledge of psychological science. We focus on the investigation of behavior and its cognitive neural and hormonal underpinnings in the full range of environmental situations. Our strengths are in four broadly defined areas of development cognition neuroscience and social and personality psychology. We develop and conduct theoretical and translational research to advance health and well-being.

Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary program with 60 affiliated faculty from eleven academic departments (Psychology Computer Science Linguistics Philosophy Neurobiology and Behavior Information Science Mathematics Linguistics Romance Studies Design and Environmental Analysis and Economics). Cognitive Science is currently offered as a graduate minor (40 students) and an undergraduate major (65 students) or minor (45 students).

The Moral Psychology program at Cornell is also an interdisciplinary academic area that welcomes students with diverse majors and interests who share a strong curiosity and concern about humankind and a motivation to apply both humanistic and scientific lenses to age-old questions about human behavior. The Minor in Moral Psychology (40 students currently) will identify and centralize relevant coursework from across Cornell so that students may create an academic plan for their moral psychology studies that builds on their strengths and interests; and offer unique research and community engagement opportunities that bring moral psychology to life.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organized professional who enjoys building connections solving problems and creating exceptional experiences for students faculty and visitors We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Program Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations and strategic activities of our interdisciplinary academic programs while serving as a key resource for faculty students and campus and community partners.

In this highly visible role you will serve as the central point of coordination for the department and two thriving academic programs and will help foster an inclusive welcoming environment where innovative teaching research and student engagement can flourish. From academic programming to coordinating communications and events you will play a vital role in advancing the mission and success of our department.

What Youll Do

Program Administration and Coordination

• Serve as a trusted resource for students faculty visitors and external partners.
• Maintain program records data and documentation while ensuring compliance with privacy and data security requirements.
• Develop and maintain program communications including websites newsletters social media content promotional materials and other outreach efforts.
• Support student recruitment and academic engagement initiatives including information sessions orientation activities and advising resources.
• Collaborate with faculty staff and campus and community partners to strengthen interdisciplinary teaching research and community engagement.
• Compile reports maintain governance documents and support program planning and assessment activities.
• Advise program leadership on policies procedures and operational best practices.

Department Operations

• Serving as a welcoming first point of contact in Uris Hall for visitors students and faculty.
• Directing inquiries accordingly to facilitate direction to appropriate resources.
• Supporting facilities-related needs and office operations.
• Assisting with student worker recruitment onboarding and coordination of work assignments.
• In collaboration with colleagues coordinating access control and daily mail and package deliveries.

Event Facilitation and Community Engagement

• Lectures colloquia workshops and speakers.
• Student research showcases and networking events.
• Community-engaged learning initiatives.
• Advisory board meetings.
• In collaboration with colleagues department commencement event.

Responsibilities include coordinating travel scheduling venue management event communications catering audiovisual support budget tracking and on-site logistics.

Continuous Learning and Collaboration

• Participate in departmental and university initiatives.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.
• Stay informed about evolving policies systems and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration innovation respect and service excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the experiences of students faculty and the broader academic community. If youre a skilled coordinator who enjoys connecting people managing meaningful programs and helping an academic community succeed we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter.

What We Need

A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.

• Associates degree with 4-6 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment dealing with diverse constituents and situations using diplomacy and tact while maintaining a positive professional and customer-oriented attitude.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
• Extensive ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure use judgement in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature to balance conflicting priorities and make decisions from a range of choices.
• Effective interpersonal skills and considerable initiative supported by a strong work ethic to complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to details are a must.
• Excellent writing skills to formulate and present written material in a logical and comprehensive fashion. Outstanding verbal communication skills.
• Ability to locate extract identify organize and format important information and data; analyze synthesize and compile data.
• Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the programs and minimal supervision the incumbent must work independently as the primary contact and assess and respond to needs taking care to consult with the department and program directors when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

It Would Be a Bonus if You Have Any of the Following

Proficiency in audio visual set-up and video conferencing software (e.g. room AV resources Zoom etc.).

Important Notes About Applying

• A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
• This position is fully onsite and located on Cornells main campus in Ithaca New York.
• There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is fully onsite and located on Cornells main campus in Ithaca New York.
• 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: Understand Your Benefits Working at Cornell.
• 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 through 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: Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell
• Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:Total Rewards Working at Cornell.

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