Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management, and/or public relations/marketing.  Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.  Database management experience and customer service skills required.  Must have strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, both written and oral.  Ability to work with individuals from across the university, as well as with key alumni, volunteers and executive staff.  Demonstrated ability to work independently.  Able to exercise strong judgement and conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner.  Must be able to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.  Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, team-player, and possess the ability to multi-task and adapt to changes with a high level of competency and professionalism.  Ability to work some evenings and weekends, and participate in occasional regional travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic understanding of the concepts and principles of nurturing fundraising, campaign and/or project fundraising, and speculative fundraising is beneficial; fundraising experience in a university setting.  Experience with Peoplesoft, Brio and Tableau database applications.  Knowledge of the University’s priorities and its accounting and financial processes are beneficial; the ability to learn and understand these priorities and processes is required.

Background check may be required. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell’s far-flung global presence includes the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.