"Program Manager, Migrations Program (2-year term position)"

The Office of the Vice Provost of International Affairs (OVPIA) is seeking a Migrations Program Manager who will be responsible for the administration, budget and finance, communications, programming, event planning, outreach and reporting of the Migrations Program in compliance with applicable OVPIA/University or external policies. This position will work closely with faculty program director and faculty affiliates on the academic aspects of the program. The senior staff in the Einaudi Center for International Studies will provide support on matters of administrative stewardship, and reporting on the Migrations Mellon grant.

This is a part time, 20 hour/week, on campus position (within commuting distance from Ithaca, NY, remote work not available) and will require flexible scheduling to support academic programs and events. This is a 2 year grant funded opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Programming and Engagement:

• Oversee programs, events, lectures, faculty symposia, or programming, both in-person and virtual, and both on and off campus; developing and fostering strategic partnerships across campus and externally.
• Develop and schedule guest speaker itineraries.
• Manage any publicity for Program events and projects, and materials related to fellowships and grants.

Administration and Financial Management:

• Develop, manage and oversee systems to track financial transactions, performance measures, awards and fellowships, student and faculty profiles, alumni data, mailing lists, and program records and history, as needed.
• Oversee the tracking of all academic activities funded and supported by the Global Grand Challenge Initiative.
• Responsible for all grant reporting and evaluation.

Other position related duties:

• Participate in projects or other duties as assigned with occasional work responsibility falling above or below current classification.

About the Office of the Vice Provost of International Affairs

The Office of the Vice Provost of International Affairs (OVPIA) under the framework of "Global Cornell" is comprised of internationally engaged units which foster high-impact international research and collaborations, teach and mentor the next generation of global citizens, and support international experiences and cultural exchange for all Cornellians. Our units include the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, the Office of Global Learning (Education Abroad & International Services), and Global Operations.

What We Need

We are seeking a team member who has the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years’ full-time relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and demonstrated active engagement in the field of international studies, academic program coordination, grant management, administration, project management, or another related field.
• Skilled in juggling many projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, as well as independent decision making.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team is a must.
• Proficient with computer programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Rewards and Benefits

• 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: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, vacation and paid 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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

University Job Title: Coord Program II - SP

Job Family: Student Services

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $34.72 - $37.32