Scientific Program Manager Jobs in Ithaca, NY (NOW HIRING)

About the Department of Psychology
The Cross-College Department of Psychology spans The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) and is recognized for excellence in advancing knowledge of psychological science. We focus on the investigation of behavior and its cognitive, neural, and hormonal underpinnings in the full range of environmental situations. Our strengths are in four broadly defined areas of development, cognition, neuroscience, and social and personality psychology. We develop and conduct theoretical and translational research to advance health and well-being.
Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary program with ~60 affiliated faculty from eleven academic departments (Psychology, Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, Neurobiology and Behavior, Information Science, Mathematics, Linguistics, Romance Studies, Design and Environmental Analysis, and Economics). Cognitive Science is currently offered as a graduate minor (~40 students) and an undergraduate major (~65 students) or minor (~45 students).
The Moral Psychology program at Cornell is also an interdisciplinary academic area that welcomes students with diverse majors and interests who share a strong curiosity and concern about humankind, and a motivation to apply both humanistic and scientific lenses to age-old questions about human behavior. The Minor in Moral Psychology (~40 students currently) will identify and centralize relevant coursework from across Cornell so that students may create an academic plan for their moral psychology studies that builds on their strengths and interests; and offer unique research and community engagement opportunities that bring moral psychology to life.
The Opportunity
Are you a highly organized professional who enjoys building connections, solving problems, and creating exceptional experiences for students, faculty, and visitors? We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Program Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations and strategic activities of our interdisciplinary academic programs while serving as a resource for faculty, students, and campus and community partners.
In this highly visible role, you will serve the department and two thriving academic programs, and will help foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where innovative teaching, research, and student engagement can flourish. From academic programming to coordinating communications and events, you will play a vital role in advancing the mission and success of our department.
What You'll Do
Program Administration and Coordination

• Serve as a trusted resource for students, faculty, visitors, and external partners.
• Maintain program records, data, and documentation while ensuring compliance with privacy and data security requirements.
• Develop and maintain program communications, including websites, newsletters, social media content, promotional materials, and other outreach efforts.
• Support student recruitment and academic engagement initiatives, including information sessions, orientation activities, and advising resources.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus and community partners to strengthen interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Compile reports, maintain governance documents, and support program planning and assessment activities.
• Advise program leadership on policies, procedures, and operational best practices.

Department Operations

• Serving as a welcoming first point of contact in Uris Hall for visitors, students, and faculty.
• Directing inquiries accordingly to facilitate direction to appropriate resources.
• Supporting facilities-related needs and office operations.
• Assisting with student worker recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of work assignments.
• In collaboration with colleagues, coordinating access control and daily mail and package deliveries.

Event Facilitation and Community Engagement

• Lectures, colloquia, workshops, and speakers.
• Student research showcases and networking events.
• Community-engaged learning initiatives.
• Advisory board meetings.
• In collaboration with colleagues, department commencement event.

Responsibilities include coordinating travel, scheduling, venue management, event communications, catering, audiovisual support, budget tracking, and on-site logistics.
Continuous Learning and Collaboration

• Participate in departmental and university initiatives.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.
• Stay informed about evolving policies, systems, and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, respect, and service excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the experiences of students, faculty, and the broader academic community. If you're a skilled coordinator who enjoys connecting people, managing meaningful programs, and helping an academic community succeed, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter.
What We Need
A 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.

• Associate's degree with 4-6 years' relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment dealing with diverse constituents and situations using diplomacy and tact, while maintaining a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
• Extensive ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure, use judgement in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature, to balance conflicting priorities, and make decisions from a range of choices.
• Effective interpersonal skills and considerable initiative, supported by a strong work ethic to complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to details are a must.
• Excellent writing skills to formulate and present written material in a logical and comprehensive fashion. Outstanding verbal communication skills.
• Ability to locate, extract, identify, organize, and format important information and data; analyze, synthesize, and compile data.
• Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the programs and minimal supervision, the incumbent must work independently as the primary contact and assess and respond to needs, taking care to consult with the department and program directors when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing practices to business goals.

It Would Be a Bonus if You Have Any of the Following
Proficiency in audio visual set-up and video conferencing software (e.g., room AV resources, Zoom, etc.).
Important Notes About Applying

• A 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.
• This position is fully onsite and located on Cornell's main campus in Ithaca, New York.
• There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is fully onsite and located on Cornell's main campus in Ithaca, New York.
• Cornell 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, through 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
• Cornell'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
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

University Job Title:
Program Assistant II
Job Family:
Student Services
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$29.45 - $33.93
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Brad Stock
Contact Email:
bs223@cornell.edu
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2026-08-18