Program/Extension Aide III

The Program Aide is responsible for ensuring that New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) programming is administered smoothly and efficiently and for assisting in the extension of applied water resources research to various state and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Maintain NYSWRI administrative architecture, including task management software. Set up and maintain filing system and WRI server database. Answer questions independently. Serve as a reference to stakeholders on NYSWRI structure and programs.
• Provide a broad range of services to support NYSWRI programming (e.g., organize and administratively oversee workshops and events); prepare standard correspondence; assist with and attend statewide training sessions and/or conferences.
• Assist with administration of grants and contracts. With the guidance of the NYSWRI Director, review and maintain budgets and project documentation to track account and project progress. Assist with preparing budget estimates for small projects and preparing specifications or scopes of work.
• Prepare and submit travel expense receipts, invoices, and procurement card receipts to the business service center. Use and design simple spreadsheets and assemble materials for financial reports. Prepare expense estimates for program activities. Maintain program and budget data.
• Assist in the creation of extension materials that translate state of the art science into applicable advice/tools for NY's water resource management and policy development communities.

This position is full-time (39 hours/week) and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Science is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we prove and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

The Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering (BEE) is one of the largest of its kind in the country with a very diverse faculty, staff, and student population. The department serves three integrated functions: teaching undergraduate and graduate students, researching problems in biology and the environment, and public outreach to help society implement new knowledge.

The New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) resides within CALS and BEE. Its mission is to improve the management of water resources in New York State and the nation. NYSWRI collaborates with regional, state, and national partners to increase awareness of emerging water resource issues and to develop and assess new water resource management approaches, technologies, and policies. NYSWRI connects water research and water management communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree with 1+ year of experience in a natural resource or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide range of internal and external constituencies is a must.
• Demonstrated record of successfully providing exceptional customer service.
• Experience in handling confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.
• Accuracy in spelling, grammar, proofreading, and editing materials.
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Meticulous record-keeping and organization skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively to support the efforts of the overall project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide consistent and accurate information.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities, determine tasks, organizational needs, and be proactive in communicating and following up with staff.
• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be flexible and receptive to new ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge of how to make informed decisions and use sound judgment in completing urgent tasks.
• Demonstrated computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).
• Experience with report preparation and analysis.
• Experience demonstrating sound judgment, creativity, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business.
• Must be able to make day and occasional overnight trips.

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 multiple years of experience in a natural resource or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to synthesize and manage data, identify trends and communicate these to various stakeholders.
• Ability to publish manuscripts in trade and peer reviewed journals.
• Experience with traditional university-based extension programming. Ability to learn University programs such as Web Financials and eShop.
• Proficiency in task and project management software (e.g., Smartsheets).
• Demonstrated interest in, or experience with, water resources and other environmental resource management issues.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. 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, and sustainability.

• 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, 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. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday 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.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

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.