Overview
Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education Jobs in Ithaca, NY at Cornell University
About the College, School, or Department
Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life.
Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletics competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.
The Opportunity
As the Executive Assistant to the Athletics Director, you will provide comprehensive support to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education, acting as a central facilitator for a wide range of activities. From managing a complex schedule to overseeing office operations, your role will be varied and impactful. You will be the “face” of the Athletics Director’s office, serving as a first point of contact and interacting with various stakeholders including university leadership, faculty, staff, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, and supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant Support:You will provide comprehensive high-level support to the Director, ensuring the Director’s calendar and schedule is managed efficiently, organizing and prioritizing daily activities, and leading projects. Your ability to facilitate communication, manage detailed travel plans, and coordinate department meetings and events will be crucial. You will be assigned projects, develop and coordinate agendas, and maintain excellent organization.
Communications and Reporting Support:You will monitor and manage email communications, draft and monitor sensitive correspondence, and act as a representative of the office in addressing concerns that may be non-routine and sensitive, using excellent judgement, discretion, and tact. Your role will also involve editorial assistance and the development of reports, presentations, and other documents.
Office Operations and Collaboration:Your exceptional customer service skills will ensure positive interactions with all university stakeholders. This will include ensuring that all individuals who make requests or express issues to the athletics director’s office receive attention appropriate to the situation, which may require research, resourcefulness, patience and strong interpersonal skills. You will maintain office operations, manage expense reimbursements, coordinate and book travel plans, and uphold confidentiality with the highest ethical standards.
Success Factors:
A proactive approach with excellent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Superb organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong and efficient communication skills (wr…
Title: Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Company: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
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