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Temporary Project Associate
Cornell UniversityTemporary Project Associate responsible for coordinating research project activities at Cornell University. Focus on project communication, organization, and reporting in a remote capacity.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Attend PI and project meetings; prepare clear, concise meeting notes and circulate them promptly
- Track action items and follow up with team members to support timely progress
- Provide gentle, consistent reminders to ensure alignment with agreed timelines and deliverables
- Prepare and circulate monthly project digests, summarizing key updates, milestones, and upcoming activities
- Collect and organize inputs from project partners and synthesize them into structured drafts
- Develop and maintain a project website (e.g., GitHub Pages or similar platform)
- Ensure content (team information, outputs, updates) is current and well organized
- Maintain shared folders and project documentation in a clear and accessible structure
- Assist in the preparation of mid-year and annual reports, including coordination of inputs across teams and supporting financial reporting
- Maintain an up-to-date overview of project expenditures, tracking budgets and expenses in coordination with the Lead PI
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, engineering, public policy, or related discipline)
- Experience in project coordination or management, preferably in academic or research settings
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear and concise writing ability, with experience preparing summaries or structured documents
- Ability to manage tasks across multiple stakeholders and follow through independently
- Preferred: Experience supporting research projects or grant-funded initiatives
- Familiarity with collaborative tools (e.g., Google Workspace, GitHub, project management platforms)
- Basic experience with website maintenance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
project coordinationproject managementwebsite maintenancebudget trackingfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailclear writingtask managementindependent follow-through