Assistant for Leadership Annual Giving-Office of Leadership Annual Giving

Assistant for Leadership Annual Giving-Office of Leadership Annual Giving

The Opportunity

The Assistant in the Office of Leadership Annual Giving (LAG), part of Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D), plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of a high-performing team dedicated to advancing Cornell's unrestricted giving and leadership annual giving efforts. This position provides comprehensive administrative support, contributing to the success of volunteer engagement, solicitation programs, communications, and stewardship initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support for the LAG team.
• Support the planning and execution of a premier alumni volunteer solicitation program.
• Assist in the coordination of communications, volunteer engagement, and stewardship activities.
• Participate in Giving Day efforts, including logistical and administrative support.
• Respond to a range of ad hoc requests and inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including expense processing, reimbursement coordination, and database support (e.g., list generation and data entry).
• Serve as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, volunteers, and campus partners, offering front-line customer service and triaging inquiries as appropriate.
• Exercise sound judgment in referring complex or non-routine matters to appropriate team members.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks in collaboration with other LAG staff.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) endowed position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 3:2 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement. Wednesdays are a required in-office workday. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Typical work hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. This position will occasionally require availability for two to three evening or weekend events annually, including mandatory participation during Reunion Weekend in June. Travel to events may be required once or twice a year, and the role includes supporting virtual meetings as needed.

About the Office of Leadership Annual Giving

The Leadership Annual Giving team's mission is to promote a culture of philanthropy amongst alumni, parents, friends, staff and students as we strive to realize Ezra Cornell's vision of a university education attainable by "any person" and provide university leadership the freedom to create the greatest impact for our students with unrestricted, flexible funds. The Assistant for Leadership Annual Giving provides broad-based administrative assistance to a dedicated and fast-paced team that is accountable for leadership annual giving to include the Cornell Annual Funds.

What We Need

We are seeking a team member who is organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and willing to learn. Additionally, you will have:

• An Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Proven experience in planning and implementing successful events and projects.
• Computer literacy, proficient with Windows software packages and databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills and collaborative and appropriate telephone and in person demeanor.
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/assignments, work under pressure and meet competing and established deadlines.
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well with others across various communication channels.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in the engagement and development field.
• Four years of professional office experience with a strong customer service element or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience supporting the work of Director level staff and a team.
• Knowledge of Cornell and Experience with AA&D related tools and software, i.e.; PeopleSoft, OBIEE, Tableau, IModules, etc, is welcomed.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role
  remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• This position is based in Ithaca, New York. Employees who work remotely may receive
  multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, MemHoliday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

Job Family:

Level:

Pay Rate Type:

Pay Range:

Remote Option Availability:

Company:

Contact Name:

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell's union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

Current Employees:

If you currently work at Cornell University, please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.

Online Submission Guidelines:

Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by "dragging and dropping" them into the dropbox or by using the "upload" icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell, visit How We Hire on the HR website.

Employment Assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

Notice to Applicants:

Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

EEO Statement:

Cornellwelcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeksjob candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. Wehire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.