Course Administration & Programs Coordinator

Cornell University

Course Administration & Programs Coordinator providing academic and operational support for various environmental studies programs at Cornell University. Ensuring smooth course delivery and exceptional service to faculty, staff, and students.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive academic, administrative, and operational support for academic programs
Coordinate course delivery, curriculum and enrollment management
Manage academic records and international travel administration
Oversee daily departmental operations across university systems
Deliver exceptional customer service in a collaborative academic environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and integrity
Demonstrated record of successfully providing exceptional customer service
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide range of internal and external constituents
Experience that demonstrates sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team while fostering a respectful work environment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure
Accuracy in spelling, grammar, proofreading and attention to detail required
Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and open to learning new software as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

academic program supportcurriculum managementenrollment managementacademic records managementinternational travel administrationcustomer serviceproblem-solvingattention to detailproofreadingorganizational skills

Soft Skills

discretionintegritytactdiplomacysound judgmentcreativityindependenceteam supportrespectful work environmentability to work under pressure

Certifications

Associate’s degree