Job detail
Section Head Assistant
Cornell University
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/13/2026
Location
City of Ithaca, New York
Salary
$26 - $31 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The section head assistant provides high-Level administrative and academic support, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics. The role also involves supporting academic personnel processes such as tenure reviews, faculty searches, and visa coordination.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an associate's degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience. Proficiency in microsoft office suite and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are required.
associate degreebachelor degreeCommunicationConfidentialityOutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordOrganizational skillsCustomer serviceProblem-solvingProofreadingAttention to detailData managementTime managementAdministrative supportEvent planningCalendar management
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Employee discounts
- Floating holidays
- Wellness programs
- Health care options
- Tuition aid
- Retirement contributions
- Tuition-free extramural study
- Employee degree program
- Children's tuition assistance