Cornell University

Director

• Lead policy dissemination and engagement for Cornell Health Policy Center
• Develop strategic direction for health policy program development and research translation
• Shepherd scaling of Center’s policy impact initiatives and external engagement
• Identify and build strategic partnerships with institutes and stakeholders
• Organize and execute events such as panels and symposia
• Create and disseminate policy research briefs and other content
• Design and carry out research translation activities
• Build and maintain community-based policy partnerships with external collaborators
• Coordinate communications including website, social media, and media relations
• Evaluate metrics to track CHPC impact and manage reporting
• Plan and execute academic and policy events and conferences
• Participate in other projects or duties as assigned; complete university compliance trainings

Policy Director, Health Policy

Communications

• 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