Assistant to the Chair, Economics

About the Department of Economics

The Economics Super-Department currently has more than60 resident andvisiting faculty postdoctoralcandidatesand other scholars 375 majors 100 Ph.D. students and serves over 5000 students on campus each year. The department is split across three colleges: 1) the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) 2) the statutory School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) 3) and the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Brooks) The Economics Department reports to the endowed College of Arts & Sciences as well as the statutory School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the School of Public Policy.The faculty staffstudentsand funding are in one of these three entities.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment Do you enjoy coordinating complex projects supporting senior leaders and building strong relationshipsacross diverse groups of people If so we invite you to apply for the position ofAssistant to theChairEconomics.

In this pivotal role you will serve as a trusted partner to the Department Chair and Administrative Manager helping support faculty students and academic programs across a unique multi-college Economics department spanning the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) and the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on faculty recruitment promotion and tenure processes academic planning and departmental operations while engaging with a vibrant community of scholars and students.

What Youll Do

Administrative Support to the Chair:

• Coordinate the Chairs complex calendar and meetings across multiple colleges and stakeholders.

• Scheduling faculty meetings appointments andspecial events.

• Supporting faculty assessments strategic initiatives and departmental projects.

• Preparing formatting and editing correspondence and other communications.

• Serving as a resource and liaison for faculty staff students and external partners.

• Coordinating information and materials for the departments annual reports and other institutional reporting requirements.

Faculty Recruitment Promotion and Evaluation:

• Coordinating faculty recruitment efforts from application management through candidate visits and interview scheduling.

• Managing candidatelogistics travel arrangements reimbursements and event coordination.

• Maintaining recruitment systems records and compliance reporting.

• Supporting tenure promotion and faculty review processes by tracking timelines assembling materials and coordinating communications.

• Requesting andmonitoringexternal review letters and faculty assessment materials.

• Maintainingconfidential records and ensuring adherence to departmental college and university procedures.

Course & Class Coordination:

• Coordinate course information across more than 75 courses offered through multiple academic units.

• Maintaining and updating course catalog content course descriptions and program requirements.

• Coordinating instructional assignments classroom information and semester scheduling.

• Coordinating course approvals cross-listings and curriculum-related documentation.

• Monitoring syllabi submissions and course evaluation processes.

• Provide input to the department Chair DGS and DUSregardingfaculty teaching loads and responsibilities and other information/assistanceas needed.

Department Operations:

In partnership with the Administrative Manager you will:

• Serve as a key point of contact for the department.

• Assistwith office operations events meetings and visitor support.

• Provide backup support for administrative functions as needed.

• Participate in special projects and initiatives that support departmental goals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the center of a leading academic department supporting world-class faculty and contributing to initiatives that shape teaching research and academic excellence.Youlljoin a collaborative community that values professionalism respect inclusion and continuous learning. Your work will directly support faculty success student experiences and the departments mission across three dynamic academic colleges.If you are an administrative professional who is a team player who is detail oriented we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter.

What We Need

A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role arefor consideration.

• Formal training beyond a HS Diploma of 1 to 2 years; 2 years college coursework orAssociatesdegree; more than 4 but less than 6 years experience or a combinedequivalencyof education and relevant experience.

• Must be able to work quickly and effectively under pressure use judgment inaccomplishingtasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature; balance conflicting priorities and make appropriate decisions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed. Must have excellent customer service skills anddemonstratedability to communicate with a broad range of people.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are absolutely critical.Must be proactive in working within ateam butalsohave the ability toself-start and work independently.

• Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm.

• Proficiencywith computer applications - MS Excel MS Word Outlook Adobe Acrobat Workday Google Docs etc. and the ability to learn new systems including exploring the effective use of AI.

• Experience in and/ordemonstratedcommitment to supporting diversity equity access inclusion and wellbeing.

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive andequitableworking relationships with students faculty staff and community members.

It Would Be a Bonus if You Have Any of the Following

• Batchelors degree

• Experience with university systems experienceis stronglypreferred: 25Live Tableau WebFin2 KFS Faculty Center e-Shop Cornell Events Calendar annual report data base CCI ACALOG and CLSS.

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 arefor consideration.

• This position is fully onsite andlocatedon Cornells main campus in Ithaca NY.

• There is norelocationassistanceavailable for this position.

• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is fully onsite andlocatedon Cornells main campus in Ithaca NY.

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our healthwellbeing andsustainability.

• 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 DayThanksgivingand the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility forobservingfaiths andtraditionswe also offer twoadditionalfloating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions:Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell

• Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens 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.

Relocationassistanceis not available for this position.