Graduate Student Life Coordinator-Graduate School

About the Graduate School

In recognition that the health and academic performance of students are intimately linked, the Cornell University Graduate School supports the Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Center (the Barn). The Barn is a dedicated space for over 9,000 graduate and professional students to experience a sense of belonging, community, and connection. As reflected in Cornell's core values, the Barn is an inclusive space and an active participant in sustainability on campus. In concert with the Graduate School Office of Student Life, the Barn, and our Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA), we seek to support and advocate for the needs of our Cornell graduate and professional students by providing opportunities to connect and discover first-hand cross-campus student connections. We value continued personal development through community; this is a part of our comprehensive student life programming effort that fosters the development of balance and resilience. As a result of our efforts, we promote successful and healthy students who experience the value of community and become future leaders in society.

The Opportunity

The Graduate Student Life Coordinator plays a vital role in the operation of the Barn, working closely with the Barn Director and the Sr. Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Life. This position involves assisting with programming efforts, managing facility operations, and overseeing business operations, including social media and marketing initiatives. The Coordinator will also provide guidance and support to our graduate student workers, utilizing student development theories and best practices to enhance programming strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of programming initiatives, in collaboration with the Barn Director and other stakeholders.
• Manage facility operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of the space and addressing any maintenance or logistical issues.
• Oversee business operations, including social media management and marketing efforts to promote Barn events and activities.
• Provide limited oversight in developing programming strategies and event planning, with a focus on engaging graduate students effectively.
• Work closely with graduate student workers to coordinate event logistics and ensure a positive experience for all participants.
• Administer and oversee assigned program functions, including audio/visual equipment management and program materials.
• Coordinate logistics for student-related conferences, workshops, and events, including online registration, venue selection, catering arrangements, and accommodation for external presenters.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA), to support the Barn's mission and objectives.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week, 10-month role from August to June, 2-year fixed term with possibility of renewal) endowed position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position is fully on-site. Work hours are 2pm-10pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekends when there are scheduled events.

What We Need

We are looking for a team member who is well-organized and student services oriented. Additionally, you will:

• Hold an Associate' degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination.
• Have experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
• Have experience planning and supporting programs and events.
• Display strong interpersonal, oral and communication skills.
• Have marketing/social media experience using Facebook, Instagram, and Microsoft applications.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable 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 that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience planning, assessing, and managing programs and workshops for students and outside groups.
• Experience working with graduate or professional student communities.
• Experience and knowledge in higher education / academic culture.
• Knowledge of Cornell policies that pertain to community development.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working closely with students from diverse and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds

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

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, NY and fully on-site.
• 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: .
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• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• 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.

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