Graduate Programs Coordinator

The Opportunity

The Graduate Program Coordinator will play a key role in supporting graduate education by ensuring efficient program operations and fostering a positive student experience. Working collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, and university partners, you will help coordinate graduate program activities, guide students through important academic processes, and support initiatives that strengthen program effectiveness. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of graduate students while advancing the Division’s academic mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily operations of graduate programs, including academic processes, student records, degree requirements, and compliance with Graduate School policies and procedures.
• Serve as a primary resource for current and prospective graduate students, providing guidance on admissions, academic progress, degree requirements, and program policies.
• Support graduate student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, student funding, and Graduate Field administration.
• Collaborate with Directors of Graduate Studies, faculty, Student Services colleagues, and Graduate School administrators to support program operations and administrative needs.
• Maintain accurate student records, manage complex data and reporting, and coordinate assessment and accreditation activities.
• Develop and maintain program communications, materials, and resources for students, faculty, and prospective applicants.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance graduate program effectiveness and the student experience.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) Contract College position based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Work hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.   

About the Division of Nutritional Sciences

From cells to society, the Division of Nutritional Sciences promotes human health through evidence-based nutrition. The Division administers graduate degree and training programs in the Field of Nutrition which span domains including biochemistry, epidemiology, economics, physiology, genetics, nutritional genomics, and precision nutrition. The Field of Nutrition consists of 25 tenure and non-tenure track faculty. There are more than 50 students in the PhD and Master of Science Nutrition programs, and up to 10 students in the externally accredited Dietetic Internship Program. A new Master of Professional Studies in Human Ecology Nutrition Science will launch in 2027.

What We Need

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized team member with experience managing complex data and a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies. Additionally, you will have: 

• An Associate’s degree and four to six years experience providing administrative services and support; or equivalent combination.
• A strong commitment to high-quality customer service and facilitating student success.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 
• Ability to navigate and build productive working relationships.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet academic deadlines.
• Ability to effectively gather, understand, interpret, and convey academic program related information, policies, and procedures tailored to the recipient.
• Proven success in utilizing technology to effectively and efficiently manage and report data and improve processes.
• Ability to use multiple information systems and tools to answer questions, present information, and support operations.
• Demonstrated history of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include: 

• Demonstrated understanding of the factors that contribute to student success and academic progress. Experience working with faculty in an academic or higher education setting.
  

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 1 day per week and on-campus 4 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• This position is based in Ithaca, New York. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.
• 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, three weeks of vacation and 13 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

University Job Title:

Student Services Asst V

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$29.45 - $31.66

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contact Name:

Sheri Spencer-Chrisjohn

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

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2026-10-22