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Cornell University

Temporary Administrative Assistant

Cornell University

Temporary Administrative Assistant at Duffield Engineering Education Research Institute. Supporting event planning, onboarding, and grant proposal processes in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills, with a focus on event planning, grant proposal processes, and effective communication. Capable of handling sensitive situations with discretion while managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Event PlanningGrant Proposal DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationTime Management

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Hard Skills
Event PlanningGrant Proposal DevelopmentCalendar ManagementProcess Development
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingDiscretionCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate’s Degree
Industry Keywords
OnboardingProgram CoordinationConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Help build the infrastructure of the Institute
  • Plan events and programs
  • Coordinate onboarding for new postdocs and Institute affiliates
  • Develop processes for grant proposals
  • Manage calendars for the director and administrative director
  • Respond to Institute emails

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate’s degree
  • 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and proofread professional correspondence and reports
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
  • Experience with event planning and implementation.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee wellness
  • Workshops
  • Childcare assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work options