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Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services
Location
New York
Posted
34 days ago
Salary
$22 - $23 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services
Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation
Temporary Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services remote type Hybrid locations Ithaca (Tompkins County) time type Full time job requisition id WDR-00058482 Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Temporary Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. We are seeking to fill two openings. Position Summary This temporary, full-time position provides administrative support for Advancement Services including document coordination and retention, gift processing, donor research, and remote capture preparation. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume records and documentation accurately. Key Responsibilities - Organize, sort, scan, and prepare files for system intake and digital record retention - Sort and categorize incoming mail for remote capture processing, including checks, matching gifts, and tribute donations - Conduct donor record lookups and basic donor research to support processing and database accuracy - Maintain organized electronic records while ensuring attention to detail and data accuracy - Support administrative and operational workflows as necessary About Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development division, widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, connects alumni, parents and friends with opportunities to advance the university's mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team, you'll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement. Required Qualifications - High school diploma and up to 1-year relevant experience or equivalent combination - Strong organizational skills - Attention to detail - Ability to manage high-volume records and documentation accurately Work Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time Pay Range $22.70 - $23.56 No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. University Job Title: Temporary Administrative Assistant, Entry Job Family: Temporary Administration Level: No Grade - Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: - Prior relevant work or industry experience - Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position - Unique applicable skills - Academic Discipline
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