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Undergraduate/M.Eng Coordinator

About Applied and Engineering Physics

The School of Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP) is a school in Cornell University's College of Engineering. The mission of the School of Applied and Engineering Physics is to create and disseminate knowledge in intellectual areas at the interface between physics and traditional engineering or scientific disciplines, using the techniques, skills and principles commonly associated with physics.

Within the School of Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP), the Undergraduate/ M.Eng Coordinator plays a key role in the success and well-being of the undergraduate and M.Eng population and in particular to the "affiliated" majors to the degree program. This role is often a first point of contact for prospective/current students and their families and also represents the public face of the school to those populations. As a critical part of a college/university-wide system to support student success, the incumbent coordinates a significant portion of the school administrative and operational functions related to the undergraduate and M.Eng degree program. They collaborate with Engineering Student Services to develop and implement services to support undergraduate and M.Eng students and are part of the team that addresses students of concern or at risk. This role may be exposed to highly confidential and sensitive information.

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The Opportunity

The School of Applied and Engineering Physics is seeking a highly organized and proactive Undergraduate/M.Eng Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This vital role supports both our undergraduate and Master's of Engineering in Engineering Physics programs under the leadership of the Director of Administration. Working closely with the Graduate Field Coordinator, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Director of M.Eng Program, you will play a crucial role in fostering student success and managing academic processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer and support the operations of the undergraduate program, including but not limited to student affiliation, correspondence, record keeping, and coordinating academic committees.

- Coordinate and schedule school courses, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently.

- Serve as the first point of contact, providing personalized advising to students, addressing unique needs and directing them to appropriate resources, including counseling and faculty advisement. Be the public face to prospective/current students and their families.

- Develop promotional materials for the major and actively participate in recruitment activities.

- Manage complex correspondences and maintain the integrity and security of student records.

- Advise on academic requirements and support students through sensitive or challenging situations.

- Engage in significant program support duties, including event planning, data management, and content creation for various communication platforms.

- Liase with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with academic policies and legal standards.

- Contribute to the school's community by supporting student groups and professional society chapters.

If you are a proactive and flexible professional that is invested in the success of our students, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter! We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to develop a vibrant and engaging academic community. Join us in shaping the future at of AEP!

What We Need

All applicants must include a cover letter and resume for full consideration.

• Associate's Degree and4-6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing, including experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and an ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to follow up, track multi-step decision-making, and bring processes to completion.
• Ability to be proactive and independent while working closely in a team environment that has role distinctions.
• Effective communication skills, ability to be clear and concise.
• Ability to actively listen, be patient, and remain calm in highly sensitive situations, i.e., attending to a student of concern.
• Use of sound judgement when referring students to other services.
• Impeccable integrity with a clear sense of ethics, fairness, discretion, and personal responsibility.
• Ability to read and comprehend policies, guidelines, protocols and ask appropriate questions when dealing with outlier situations.
• Ability to quickly learn software programs, understand data relationships using multiple sources, and create meaningful reports both routine and ad-hoc.
• Must be available to work during commencement weekend and potentially other events that may be scheduled off business hours.
• Support Graduate Field Coordinator as needed; serve as a back-up when needed.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't.

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience in a student services-related role.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is based in Ithaca, New York, and is fully on site during the academic semester. Some hybrid work options may be offered during non-academic periods that occur during the winter and summer months. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• 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 health and personal leave, 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.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

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