M.Eng. Program Coordinator
Who We Are
The primary mission of Cornell's Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system through quantitative engineering analysis and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies, devices, and diagnostics. A mission of nearly equal importance is to serve society by conducting research that develops quantitative linkages across scales in the human body and uses that development to build new tools to improve human health.
Enrollment representatives within Cornell's colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate and partner with the Enrollment Division to accomplish the University's enrollment goals.
What You Will Do
This is a full time, three-year term position with the possibility of renewal based on available funding, performance, and business needs.
Within the Meinig School, the M.Eng. Program Coordinator provides management and administration of the biomedical engineering M.Eng. program. Under the direction of the Director of the M.Eng. Program and the Director of Administration, the M.Eng. Program Coordinator assists in administering our large M.Eng. program including recruitment, enrollment, student support and program development. Additionally, this position is a critical part of a team that addresses students of concern or at risk. This role may be exposed to highly confidential and sensitive information.
Duties include the following responsibilities:
- Coordinate all aspects of M.Eng. recruitment, admissions and enrollment process, in alignment with Cornell University strategic enrollment goals.
- Coordinate and assist in planning and developing new and existing program events, activities, and communications supporting both new and current students, e.g., welcome and orientation events.
- Disseminate information related to registration, employment, research, and other opportunities such as the coordination of graduation events.
- Support student progress and facilitate/troubleshoot as needed; monitor and verify requirements for degree completion; and act as a first point of contact for students of concern.
- Participate in the implementation of the School's recruiting plan.
This position occasionally works at departmental functions that are core to the academic program and graduation ceremonies that fall outside normal working hours.
What We Need
- Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Excellent customer service skills; demonstrated 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.
- Effective communication skills; ability to be clear and concise.
- Ability to actively listen, be patient, and remain calm in highly sensitive situations, e.g., when 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 and create meaningful reports both routine and ad hoc.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community
It would be a bonus if you have any of the following:
- Demonstrated experience in effectively partnering with students and/or student groups.
Important Notes about Applying
- A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
- This position is located in Ithaca, New York and requires a fully on-site presence.
There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.
Rewards and Benefits
University Job Title: Student Svc Assoc I
Job Family: Student Services
Level: E
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Range: $65,447.00 - $75,632.00
Remote Option Availability: Onsite
Company: Endowed
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