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Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school, currently ranked 14th by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a 3-year JD program for about 200 students per class, a one-year LLM program for about 90 students from countries throughout the world, and a doctoral (JSD) program for about 2-3 new students per year. Cornell Law School has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including 20 with chaired faculty positions; and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local, national, and international level. Our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence, and has pre-eminence in many areas, including quantitative and qualitative empirical legal studies, international and comparative law, and robust doctrinal scholarship in core fields. Our school is committed to being recognized as the leader among law schools at combining inspiring theoretical, doctrinal, and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive, intellectually rich community, so that our graduates can achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession. The Migration and Human Rights Program at Cornell Law School sits at the nexus of practice and research on immigration laws in the United States. The Program supports the collaboration of scholars at Cornell focused on immigration and human rights across many disciplines. The Opportunity The Project Coordinator of the Migration & Human Rights Program at Cornell Law School primarily works with Program faculty on fundraising, including drafting grant proposals, preparing funder reports and materials, and managing the stewardship of financial resources. They also work closely with Program faculty to oversee and coordinate a variety of initiatives and activities, including events. The Project Coordinator serves as a conduit between Program faculty and other Law School and university departments, ensuring that the Program’s activities and funding efforts follow current Law School and university policies. This grant funded position is for a one-year term, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. The position is based in Ithaca, NY and candidates will be required to relocate if necessary. Flexibility for a hybrid schedule may be available. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically 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 and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination. Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with organizational, planning, time management, interpersonal skills. Exceptional legal research skills, including creative problem-solving. Strong creative and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced setting, handling multiple tasks with differing deadlines, and to prioritize work on projects happening simultaneously. Ability to make sound judgments, skillfully dispensing accurate and detailed information in a professional manner to faculty, staff, students, and funders. Strong service orientation and high attention to detail. Experience in supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include: Experience in grant and/or non-profit management, and organizing events. Rewards and Benefits This position is based in Ithaca, NY and and candidates will be required to relocate if necessary. Flexibility for a hybrid schedule may be available. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity 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: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay. Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards. 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. 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. Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information. University Job Title: Project Associate I Job Family: Administration Level: E Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $58,660.00 - $63,468.00 Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Remote Company: Endowed Contact Name: Liz Flint Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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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. 2024-05-06 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. With our main campus 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 Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. 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