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The college receives almost 35,000 undergraduate applications per year.\nThe Department of Physics is renowned for the strength and versatility of its program; the breadth of its training and the reach of its influence is unsurpassed in many areas. Famous for its Nobel Prize-winning work in low-temperature physics and theoretical astrophysics, current research areas include high-energy particle physics, cosmology and astrophysics, accelerator physics, X-ray physics, physics education research, biological physics, soft condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and nanostructure physics. Located in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Physics Department is one of the largest units in the college and consists of 40 tenure-track faculty, approximately 180 PhD students, 70 undergraduate majors, multiple research centers, and many research collaborations at Cornell and around the world.\nThe Opportunity\nAre you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys helping others succeed? As an Administrative Assistant III for Physics and LASSP, you'll serve as a central resource for a vibrant community of scholars and researchers, supporting events, communications, travel, and daily operations that contribute to academic excellence and innovation.\nJoin a dynamic academic and research community where your organizational skills and customer-focused approach will make a meaningful impact. In this Administrative Assistant III role, you'll provide essential administrative support that helps faculty, students, and researchers focus on groundbreaking teaching and research.\nThis is a full-time (39 hours per week) onsite position located on the Ithaca NY campus.\nNo Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.\nWhat You Will Do\nAdministrative Operations & Customer Service\nServe as a primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests, providing professional and responsive support.\nSupport day-to-day department operations, including front desk activities, mail distribution, office supply management, and maintenance of shared administrative spaces and equipment.\nCollaborate with the administrative team to ensure efficient operations and excellent customer service.\nEvent & Seminar Coordination\nCoordinate logistics for seminars, colloquia, meetings, and special events.\nSchedule rooms, arrange event services, prepare communications, and support visiting speakers and guests.\nAssist with event-related travel documentation, reimbursements, and follow-up activities.\nFaculty & Student Support\nProvide administrative support for faculty meetings, scheduling, visitors, and departmental activities.\nAssist graduate students with travel arrangements, documentation, reimbursements, and navigation of university processes and systems.\nServe as a resource for routine administrative questions and direct more complex inquiries as appropriate.\nScheduling, Communications & Information Management\nManage calendars, meeting schedules, room reservations, and shared administrative resources.\nMaintain and update website content, calendars, announcements, mailing lists, and other communication tools.\nPrepare and distribute communications that support departmental programs, events, and activities.\nCollaboration & Continuous Improvement\nContribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports the department's teaching and research mission.\nParticipate in special projects, professional development, required training, and other duties as assigned.\nWhat We Need\nA cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.\nAssociate’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant administrative or office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to provide professional and responsive customer service.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and other members of the University community.\nAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgment within established guidelines, and adapt to changing priorities and procedures.\nProficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office, or the ability to quickly develop proficiency with new software and administrative systems.\nIt Would Be a Bonus if You Have Any of the Following\nExperience working in a higher education, research, or academic environment.\nExperience coordinating meetings, seminars, events, or visitors.\nExperience supporting travel arrangements, reimbursements, or other administrative processes.\nExperience maintaining website content or providing routine communications support.\nImportant Notes About Applying\nA cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.\nThis position is fully onsite and located on the Ithaca campus.\nThere is no relocation assistance available for this position.\nThere is no visa sponsorship available for this position.\nRewards and Benefits\nCornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.\nOur 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\nOur 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\nCornell'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\nFollow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell \nUniversity Job Title:\nAdministrative Asst IIIJob Family:\nAdministrationLevel:\nCPay Rate Type:\nHourlyPay Range:\n$24.30 - $26.15Remote Option Availability:\nOnsiteCompany:\nEndowedContact Name:\nAubrey LangContact Email:\n Titles and Pay Ranges:\nNon-Union Positions\nNoted 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:\nPrior relevant work or industry experience\n\nEducation level to the extent education is relevant to the position\n\nUnique applicable skills\n\nAcademic Discipline\n\nTo learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.\nUnion Positions\nThe 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.\nCurrent Employees:\nIf 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.\nOnline Submission Guidelines:\nMost 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.\nEmployment Assistance:\nFor general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email .\nIf 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 (607) 255-2242, or email at .\nApplicants 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 .\nNotice to Applicants:\nPlease 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.\nEEO Statement:\nCornell welcomes 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 individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nCornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. 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