Program Coordinator, Graduate & Public Health Education

Program Coordinator, Graduate & Public Health Education About the Department Cornell Public Health, housed within the College of Veterinary Medicine, prepares the next generation of public health leaders through innovative education, engaged learning, and strong community partnerships. Our close-knit team is committed to delivering exceptional student experiences through responsive service, personalized support, and meaningful connections. The Opportunity Are you highly organized, tech-savvy, and energized by working with students? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days look exactly alike? Cornell Public Health is seeking a Program Coordinator to serve as the welcoming face of our program while providing essential support for admissions, student services, events, and program operations. This position plays a vital role in supporting prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, and external partners while helping ensure the smooth administration of our Master of Public Health program. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing competing priorities, building relationships, solving problems, and creating exceptional experiences for students and program stakeholders. What you'll Do As the Program Coordinator, you will: Serve as the first point of contact for prospective students, current students, alumni, visitors, and faculty. Coordinate admissions processes, including application tracking, communications, applicant database management, and admissions correspondence. Manage and maintain complex admissions and student data systems. Prepare professional communications including acceptance letters, scholarship notifications, and other official correspondence. Support recruitment activities, open houses, orientation programs, graduation events, and student engagement initiatives. Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and program activities. Collaborate with faculty, staff, campus partners, and community organizations. Monitor multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Help foster a welcoming and supportive environment for students throughout their academic journey. Identify student concerns, trends, and opportunities while serving as a trusted resource within the program. What We Need Associate's degree and 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination Demonstrated technical competence in many software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and virtual course organizational systems like Canvas. Strong customer service orientation, organizational skills, communication skills, proactivity, problem-solving, multitasking, attention to detail, reliability and ability to managing competing priorities Success developing effective working relationships and collaboration with a wide variety of faculty, staff and students Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. It Would Be a Bonus if You Have Any of the Following Experience in higher education and/or public health Possession of NYS notary public license Experience with social media outreach, surveys, website updates Experience with Cornell accounting Experience with Cornell Graduate Field Why You'll Love This Role This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives while developing expertise in admissions, student services, program administration, and higher education operations. You'll join a highly collaborative team that values responsiveness, mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth. As the program continues to evolve and grow, there will be opportunities to expand your student-facing responsibilities and build new skills. Important Notes About Applying A resume and cover letter 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 based in Ithaca, NY and is 100% on-site. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. University Job Title: Student Services Asst IV Job Family: Student Services Level: D Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $26.09 - $30.32 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Contract College Contact Name: Shallena Cunningham Contact Email: [contact details available in the full listing] Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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