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Registrars Office Assistant at Cornell University

Cornell University Ithaca, NY

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About the Law SchoolFounded in 1887 Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school. We offer a 3-year JD program for about 200 students per class a one-year LLM program for about 120 students from countries throughout the world and a doctoral (JSD) program for about 2-3 new students per year. Cornell Law School has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty including 20 with chaired faculty positions; and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local national and international level. Our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence and has pre-eminence in many areas including quantitative and qualitative empirical legal studies international and comparative law and robust doctrinal scholarship in core fields. Our school is committed to being recognized as the leader among law schools at combining inspiring theoretical doctrinal and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive intellectually rich community so that our graduates can achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession.The OpportunityThe Registrars Office Assistant supports a range of complex administrative and technical tasks related to student records course and enrollment management and exams. The role ensures accurate communication of information in alignment with university and school policies. It also serves as the first point of contact for the Registrars Office providing guidance and support to students and other visitors.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service & Administrative SupportServe as the initial point of contact for the Registrars Office triaging questions from students faculty staff and the public via email in person and phone.Manage the Law Registrar email account screening inquiries and responding or referring as appropriate.Assist with room reservations makeup class scheduling academic review sessions course information maintenance and tracking student course enrollments.Communicate with faculty staff and students regarding classroom assignments.Process incoming and outgoing mail.Process student enrollment-related forms such as supervised writing/teaching forms directed readings and petitions.Coordinate with other offices across the Law School including Facilities IT etc.Exam SupportSupport all aspects of exam preparation administration and processing.Order and manage exam-related supplies.Help students resolve exam-related issues.Other ResponsibilitiesMaintain and update the Law School website.Assist with the maintenance and security of student records ensuring accurate and secure data entry.Support the course evaluation process as needed.Serve as back-up to the Academic Services Assistant and Enrollment Services Assistant.This full-time (39 hours/week) Endowed College position is based in Ithaca NY and is fully on-site. It is a one-year term appointment. Core hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.What We NeedA resume and cover letter are required for further consideration.Associates degree and 24 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to handle highly confidential information and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.Strong ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and prioritize simultaneous projects.Exceptional attention to detail.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong organizational planning time management and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused service orientation.Ability to manage high work volumes during peak periods.Sound judgment and effective problem-solving skills.Ability to build and maintain inclusive working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong aptitude for documentation.If you have all those things great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have but its ok if you dont.Familiarity with university policies and procedures including the functions of the Registrars Office at both the university and Law School levels.Experience using PeopleSoft 25Live Exam4 and Canvas.Rewards and BenefitsCornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability.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 CornellCornells 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 CornellFollow 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.Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information visit University Job Title:Student Services Asst III Job Family:Student Services Level:C Pay Rate Type:Hourly Pay Range:$24.30 - $26.79 Remote Option Availability:Onsite Company:Endowed Contact Name:Keionda Lewis Contact Email: Job Titles and Pay Ranges:Non-Union PositionsNoted 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 experienceEducation level to the extent education is relevant to the positionUnique applicable skillsAcademic DisciplineTo learn more about Cornells non-union staff job titles and pay ranges see Career Navigator.Union PositionsThe hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornells union wages see Union Pay Rates.Current Employees:If you currently work at Cornell University please exit this website and log in to Workday using your Net ID and password. Select the Career icon on your Home dashboard to view jobs at Cornell.Online Submission Guidelines:Most positions at Cornell will require you to apply online and submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. You can upload documents either by dragging and dropping them into the dropbox or by using the upload icon on the application page. For more detailed instructions on how to apply to a job at Cornell visit How We Hire on the HR website.Employment Assistance:For general questions about the position or the application process please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email .If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice or email at .Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment at the Ithaca campus by emailing .Notice to Applicants:Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.EEO Statement:Cornellwelcomes students faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities to further the founding principle of ... any person ... any study. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving but not limited to such factors as race ethnic or national origin citizenship and immigration status color sex pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions age creed religion actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person) arrest and/or conviction record military or veteran status sexual orientation gender expression and/or identity an individuals genetic information domestic violence victim status familial status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeksjob candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. Wehire based on merit andencourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to with federal law Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. Key Skills Typing,Microsoft Office,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,QuickBooks,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Front Desk,Filing,Administrative Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 24 - 26

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