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Cornell University
About The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI)
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) creates an environment that unifies and advances Cornell’s scholarship, research, and discovery through state-of -the-art core facilities, domain expertise, and partnership to enable innovation and impact. We leverage external funding and partnerships, enable interdisciplinary research, and ensure regulatory compliance. We collaborate to successfully translate and commercialize research through companies, startups, and entrepreneurship. OVPRI is committed to the goal of inclusive excellence. Administrators, faculty, and staff are expected to contribute actively to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming, supportive and creates a sense of belonging for all.
Research & Innovation is a cross-campus division with a university-wide scope that encompasses the Ithaca campus, Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC, and significant externally facing activities. The Vice President and staff of the OVPRI frequently interface with senior leaders from New York State, including the Governor’s Office, federal agencies, peer institutions, and private industry.
The Opportunity
OVPRI seeks an HR Administrative Assistant! In a team and service-oriented environment, the HR Administrative Assistant will create and prioritize a welcoming, engaging climate while working to manage the complex administrative needs of the Research & Innovation Human Resources team.
The position will exercise a high degree of confidentiality, initiative, and judgment while providing administrative support to the R&I HR Leadership team, as well as all members within the R&I HR Office.
Administrative Support
Responsibilities include:
Recruiting Support
Responsibilities include:
Payroll Processing and Management
This role involves supporting R&I departments and unit administrators in:
Student Employment
Responsibilities include:
Currently, core work hours for the HR Administrative Assistant are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with flexibility on exact start and end times. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Your hybrid arrangement will be determined by your supervisor. Core hours are subject to change based on business needs.
Success Factors
You are considered a strong candidate if you demonstrate:
What We Need
If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.
Rewards and Benefits
No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.
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University Job Title:
Administrative Asst IVJob Family:
AdministrationLevel:
DPay Rate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$25.52 - $29.66Remote Option Availability:
HybridCompany:
EndowedContact Name:
Carolyn ChowJob 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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Union Positions
The 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 Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.
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EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, 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 individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
2024-10-09