Assistant for Leadership Annual Giving - Office of Leadership Annual Giving

Title: Assistant for Leadership Annual Giving-Office of Leadership Annual Giving
Type;Hybrid
Location: Ithaca United States

Job Description:

The Assistant in the Office of Leadership Annual Giving (LAG), part of Cornell’s Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D), plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of a high-performing team dedicated to advancing Cornell’s unrestricted giving and leadership annual giving efforts. This position provides comprehensive administrative support, contributing to the success of volunteer engagement, solicitation programs, communications, and stewardship initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support for the LAG team.

• Support the planning and execution of a premier alumni volunteer solicitation program.

• Assist in the coordination of communications, volunteer engagement, and stewardship activities.

• Participate in Giving Day efforts, including logistical and administrative support.

• Respond to a range of ad hoc requests and inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.

• Perform general administrative tasks, including expense processing, reimbursement coordination, and database support (e.g., list generation and data entry).

• Serve as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, volunteers, and campus partners, offering front-line customer service and triaging inquiries as appropriate.

• Exercise sound judgment in referring complex or non-routine matters to appropriate team members.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks in collaboration with other LAG staff.

 

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) endowed position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 3:2 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement. Wednesdays are a required in-office workday. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Typical work hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. This position will occasionally require availability for two to three evening or weekend events annually, including mandatory participation during Reunion Weekend in June. Travel to events may be required once or twice a year, and the role includes supporting virtual meetings as needed.  

 

About the Office of Leadership Annual Giving

The Leadership Annual Giving team’s mission is to promote a culture of philanthropy amongst alumni, parents, friends, staff and students as we strive to realize Ezra Cornell’s vision of a university education attainable by “any person” and provide university leadership the freedom to create the greatest impact for our students with unrestricted, flexible funds. The Assistant for Leadership Annual Giving provides broad-based administrative assistance to a dedicated and fast-paced team that is accountable for leadership annual giving to include the Cornell Annual Funds.

 

What We Need

We are seeking a team member who is organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and willing to learn. Additionally, you will have: 

• An Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.

• Proven experience in planning and implementing successful events and projects.

• Computer literacy, proficient with Windows software packages and databases.

• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication skills and collaborative and appropriate telephone and in person demeanor.

• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/assignments, work under pressure and meet competing and established deadlines.

• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Ability to work well with others across various communication channels.

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

 

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include: 

• Bachelor's degree.

• Experience in the engagement and development field.

• Four years of professional office experience with a strong customer service element or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience supporting the work of Director level staff and a team.

• Knowledge of Cornell and Experience with AA&D related tools and software, i.e.; PeopleSoft, OBIEE, Tableau, IModules, etc, is welcomed.

 

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

 

Rewards and Benefits

• 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.

• This position is based in Ithaca, New York. Employees who work remotely may receive
  multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$25.52 - $29.66

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Jamie Doss