Director, Medical Communications – Scientific Training, Anti-Infectives and Respiratory
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Administrative and Communications Assistant
Cornell University
full-time
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Location: New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $24 - $26 per hour
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Administrative and Communications Assistant supporting Prof. Mario Herrero’s Food Systems & Global Change team in the Department of Global Development
- Manage Prof. Herrero’s calendar, appointments, and scheduling needs
- Track deliverables and deadlines and help ensure timely responses to email inquiries
- Arrange travel for faculty, staff, visitors, and collaborators; process travel and other expenses in Concur
- Coordinate meetings for Prof. Herrero and the FSGC team
- Support core communications platforms, including LinkedIn and MailChimp; help maintain the group’s website
- Develop visual materials, including PowerPoint presentations, when needed
- Liaise with the Cornell Chronicle and CALS Marketing & Communications
- Facilitate day-to-day communications and administrative activities for the team
- Collaborate with research staff, Project Manager, Financial Representative, and other Cornell personnel including finance and administration
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Support donor-funded projects and engage with a global network of collaborators and stakeholders
- One-year term appointment, renewal contingent on continued funding, available work, and successful performance
Requirements
- Resume and cover letter required for further consideration
- High School Diploma with 2–4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate complex itineraries and scheduling requests
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong organizational, planning, and detail-oriented skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all levels in a proactive, customer-service environment
- Effective time management and attention to detail; ability to understand and apply departmental, College, and University policies as needed
- Ability to take ownership of tasks, meet deadlines, and complete projects efficiently
- Flexibility and resilience when plans, priorities or itineraries change
- Strong technology skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Preferred: Experience supporting communications and familiarity with social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Mailchimp
- Preferred: Experience using Concur or similar travel management systems
- Preferred: Knowledge of Cornell University systems, policies, and procedures
- Preferred: Interest in Food Systems and collaborating with a global network of researchers, scientists, faculty, and other professionals
