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About the Role

Cornell's Department of Government is seeking a Graduate Field Coordinator to support its graduate program and serve as a key partner to faculty, students, and department leadership. This role combines program administration, student support, academic operations, admissions coordination, and faculty service within a dynamic and intellectually engaging environment. The Graduate Field Coordinator oversees complex processes that support approximately 80 graduate students throughout their academic journey, from admissions through placement. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, empathy, and the ability to manage numerous deadlines, stakeholders, and competing priorities simultaneously. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, values customer service, and takes pride in supporting both student success and faculty excellence.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary resource for graduate students regarding funding, deadlines, policies, procedures, and academic requirements.
Provide guidance on program processes, respond to sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, and support students with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
Coordinate administrative operations for the department's graduate program including job postings, placement materials, candidate records, reporting, and interview-related activities.
Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Maintain confidential student records and ensure compliance with graduate school policies and procedures.
Track academic milestones, examinations, funding, and degree progress.
Prepare reports, analyses, and program data for department leadership and university stakeholders.
Partner with faculty and university offices to help students access appropriate resources.
Coordinate all aspects of the graduate admissions process, which includes managing a high-volume applicant pool and supporting faculty review and admissions decision workflows.
Coordinate admitted student visits, recruitment events, orientation activities, and onboarding communications.
Coordinate doctoral examinations, fellowship nominations, teaching assistant assignments, and student appointments.
Support faculty by managing timelines, communications, documentation, and academic program logistics.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Strong administrative, project coordination, or program support experience.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Word
Excel

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

2 to 4 years relevant experience

Education Level

Associate's degree

Salary/Compensations

$26.09 - $30.32 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study
Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

About the Company

The Department of Government offers students a variety of opportunities to engage with politics and political science, beginning in the classroom, with the chance to work one-on-one with faculty; by participating in internships, and by drawing on the department's ties with programs across the College of Arts and Sciences.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell 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 be 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.
Cornell 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.
We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Consistent 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.