CALS-Coordinator of Programs II – Small Farms Program Operations Coordinator-Horticulture Section

CALS-Coordinator of Programs II – Small Farms Program Operations Coordinator-Horticulture Section

Requirements

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, communication, education, natural resources, or related field preferred.
• Proven program and project management skills within an academic setting.
• Proven leadership, supervisory, conflict management, and team building skills.
• Must complete Cornell Supervisory Development Training within 6 months to 1 year of hire into the position with preference to complete as soon as possible.
• Must have sound decision making and critical thinking abilities.
• Must be able to lead teams through change and complex tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to work with diverse audiences and partners, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to foster and maintain healthy professional relationships.
• Good working knowledge and experience with current software, such as MS Office, Qualtrics, PowerPoint.
• Must be personable, flexible and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of people is essential.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work well and establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and students while creating a high-quality and respectful work environment.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process is the norm.
• Must have and maintain reliable transportation and a valid NYS Driver’s License and be cleared to drive for university business with occasional trips being required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the Small Farms Program budget and prepare departmental operating budget for the Director and College Business Officer review.
• Make recommendations and implement departmental fiscal policy to ensure grant/budget compliance.
• Recommend new funding streams and coordinate with CU OSP accordingly in proposal submission.
• Provide strategic oversight of budgets and activity on current sponsored funds and departmental accounts.
• Create consistent practices and streamline processes to improve program efficiencies and ability to meet educational goals.
• Interpret and implement Cornell University policy and collaborate closely with SFP Director to address and resolve complex situations.
• Lead administrative and business operations of the program.
• Collaborate with SFP teams to develop project goals, work plans, and budgets.
• Conduct regular budget updates and meetings with project leads.
• Hire and train administrative staff, and conduct performance evaluations of these staff.
• Supervise administrative staff.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project and overall SFP program budgets.
• Ensure that SFP projects meet grant obligations and reporting deadlines.
• Set working tasks and priorities for administrative SFP staff and project leads working with assigned grants/projects, while ensuring all required activities are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the SFP Director to achieve program goals, identify emerging programmatic needs, and forecast future financial and staffing needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, agriculture, education, communications, natural resources, or related field preferred.
• University fiscal management certification
• Spanish proficiency and/or ability to lead in bilingual work environments.
• Experience in human resource management.
• Experience working with limited English proficiency audiences.
• Enthusiasm for supporting entry into farming as a career is a plus.