Administrator V- Department of Information Science (Hybrid)

Who Are We?

With departments in computer science, information science, and statistics and data science, the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science (Cornell Bowers) is a research and educational hub for the fields that power today's global information economy. The college's unique vision and commitment to developing state-of-the-art technologies and understanding the societal and human impact of those technologies, allows for new understandings, ethical approaches, and forward-looking technologies. Watch a video about why we're differentand learn more about our milestones.

Cornell Bowers is home to more than 225 employees, which includes approximately 130 faculty. To meet growing student interest in the college's majors and courses, Cornell Bowers is investing in hiring faculty and enhancing its staff infrastructure. This growth will expand the college's impact on higher education, technology, and society.

The Department of Information Science examines the interactions between people and technology, how technology is shaping individual lives and social groups, and how the ways that people use new technology can shape new developments. Information Science currently has over 700 students enrolled among the three colleges for our undergraduate program and approximately 280 students in the graduate programs, split between the professional master's (MPS) and PhD programs.

What You Will Do

This role will direct the administrative organization within the Information Science department with an annual operating budget and annual research expenditures of $9M and $3M, respectively.

Additional areas of responsibility in this role include:

• Stewardship over departmental finance, personnel, facilities, and academic program support.
• Lead departmental administrative and graduate program staff teams.
• Partner with chairs and faculty academic directors to ensure effective unit leadership, including management of joint/dual faculty appointments with other colleges (e.g., Agriculture and Life Sciences, Arts & Sciences, and Engineering).
• Coordinate related faculty hiring and academic program partnership with NYC Tech campus.
• Facilitate development of new programs and implement changes in university systems, policies, and procedures in support of cross-college educational and research mission.
• Lead change management efforts in the departments, partnering with other Bowers administrative directors.
• Serve as a member of the Bowers administrative leadership team, develop and implement strategic administrative initiatives, identify and disseminate best practices, and represent Bowers on university projects/committees.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What We Need

• Bachelor's Degree w/ minimum 5-7 years exp. or equiv. in administrative and financial operations.
• Required skills and attributes: demonstrated expertise in fund accounting, budget and financial analysis and reporting; human resource management, leading effective teams, facilities management, and strategic planning, excellent analytical skills
• Proven ability to establish and sustain effective relationships with all constituents.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Effective change agent, leader and mentor.
• Must possess demonstrated success in effective decision-making, representing the departments and college professionally and ethically with tact, diplomacy and advocacy.
• Self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively allocate resources, interpret policy and manage competing priorities, as well as implement and foster outstanding customer-service.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

It would be a bonus if you have any of the following:

• Post-graduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Cornell, financial policies and systems, HR policies and practices, and grant and contract management experience preferred.

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.
• There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The position will typically allow for the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week at a location of employee's choosing within the United States after an initial introductory phase to integrate into the community and team. There is more flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week in the summer depending on department needs. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability 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. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include 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
• 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: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

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