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Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

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Job description

Fellowship Specialist

About Our Office

Cornell is one of the first institutions of higher education in the United States to offer advanced degrees. Today, our Graduate School is an intellectually stimulating, warm, vibrant community of nearly 100 fields of study. The Graduate School has committed to funding all doctoral students with full tuition, stipend, and health insurance. In the Office of Graduate Funding and Fellowships, we have the privilege of working with our graduate community partners to ensure that our funding commitments are met each semester. The Graduate Funding and Fellowship Office manages many complex, high-dollar financial accounts; awards graduate recruitment and endowment fellowships; administers the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program; reviews hundreds of external awards for supplementation; and awards thousands of conference and travel grants annually.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Fellowships, and in coordination with nearly 100 fields of study, the Fellowship Specialist will process and maintain accurate, highly detailed records of student financial awards made by the Graduate School, and will maintain a robust business process to ensure students are receiving appropriate awards. The Fellowship Specialist will process research and travel grant nominations and award postings, and review external fellowships to determine top-off eligibility and calculate awards.

As a function of your daily responsibilities in this role, you will:

• Enter fellowships (tuition, stipend, health, travel grants, etc.) awards to student accounts
• Coordinate with and advise graduate fields, students, and faculty on graduate funding awards and policy
• Use the Financial System to assist with the reconciliation and review of unit accounts
• Prepare time-sensitive budgets, cases, and reports for the director
• Assist the director to monitor compliance with internal policy and external regulations.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) endowed position that is based in Ithaca, NY. Standard work hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm, this is a hybrid schedule with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote.

For full consideration of this position, please include a resume and cover letter in the resume section of the application.

Success Factors:

• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in decision-making
• A flexible and positive attitude to function in a high-volume, high-output environment

Required Qualifications :

• Associate's Degree and 4-6 years of experience working in higher education and finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to analyze/interpret financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple, simultaneous priorities and work assignments.
• Experience performing a variety of job responsibilities in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment
• Experience providing a high level of customer service to internal and external constituencies, including applicants, faculty, and colleagues is required.
• Demonstrated experience using reasoning skills and sound judgment in the identification and investigation of complex procedures and policies, as well as proactively ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to learn spreadsheets and databases, as well as experience using complex data applications and delivery systems.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion , and well-being.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Cornell accounting systems, Cornell student systems, Excel (Pivot tables, power queries, etc.)
• Experience with Cornell Graduate fellowships and assistantship appointments.

What We Offer

Rewards and Benefits

*No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

University Job Title:

Accounts Rep V

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$26.77 - $31.11

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contact Name:

Brenda Joly

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, 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. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-01-26

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