Temporary Program Office Coordinator, Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, SC Johnson College of Business

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university?s three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the School of Hotel Administration.

Your role as a Temporary Office & Program Coordinator:

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is seeking an Office and Program Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the SC Johnson College of Business ODI team. As the primary office coordinator, this role serves as the central point of contact for prospective students, current students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff across the Johnson, Nolan, and Dyson ODI offices.

The Coordinator will monitor the ODI budget, process accounting and billing transactions, and prepare and submit travel advances and reimbursements for staff. Additionally, the role supports internal and external communications, assists with the development of marketing materials, and coordinates travel arrangements as needed.

This position also provides high-level administrative support to the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and contributes to the coordination and execution of broader diversity programs and events across the College of Business.

As the Temporary Office & Program Coordinator, you will:

• Support the creation and execution of short- and long-term program plans, including monitoring progress and helping evaluate outcomes
• Support communications efforts to promote programs and enhance community engagement.
• Partner with students to support inclusion-focused initiatives, while managing associated administrative processes such as payments and reimbursements (e.g., Accelerator Scholar program, MBA recruitment, and conference travel)
• Maintain records and databases to track engagement with alumni and corporate partners
• Manage relationships with vendors
• Collaborate with Directors, the Associate Dean of MBA Programs, and the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging to align efforts and maximize impact across program areas

Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. As a part-time position, this role offers flexibility in start and end times; however, it does require an onsite presence. Additional hours may be required during peak periods, which may occur for a few weeks at a time.

Success Factors

• Delivers accurate, efficient support across complex operations (calendaring, finance, travel, and records), while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance with processes.
• Serves as a professional and responsive point of contact, communicating clearly with diverse stakeholders and ensuring a high level of service.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities, supports projects and programs, and keeps workflows running smoothly through strong planning and coordination skills.

This appointment is for an 8-month term, spanning July 2026 through March 2027, and is expected to work approximately 18 hours per week. This is a part-time, onsite position based on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY, and is not benefits-eligible. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available for this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate?s degree with 3-4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling tools such as Outlook, and other technologies including Zoom and Concur.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Experience that demonstrates sound judgment, creativity, problem-solving skills and ability to effectively work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to handle sensitive information and communicate with tact and diplomacy to a wide range of internal and external constituents.
• Excellent project management, event planning, and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support school events and activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior higher education experience with interest or experience in diversity and inclusion, admissions, alumni affairs, corporate relations, marketing/communications and/or student services highly desirable.
• Bachelor?s Degree preferred.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, coordinating and processing travel, managing calendars and processing invoices.
• Expertise with social media websites strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop Suite preferred.