Job description
Position SummaryWhile 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. In keeping with Cornell’s Land Grant Mission to create and apply knowledge with a public purpose, the Department of Food Science strives to apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe. Our programs integrate the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology, and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food. Our faculty, staff and students are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world.
Responsibilities & skills
Education
Proven ability to function in a multicultural environment.Working knowledge of standard office systems Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), andQuickBooks experience. The Cornell Dairy Plant, FPDL, BRC use QuickBooks Enterprise.Strong customer service skills, including contact with corporate partners staff.Knowledge of current social media (e.g., Facebook, twitter, Linked In).Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, demonstrate flexibility, adapt to changes and provide consistent and accurate information.
Experience
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Cornell University
Cornell is a private, Ivy League university recognized as a leading-edge employer and exemplary research university. Our main campus is located in Ithaca, New York, but our reach spans the globe. Cornell has campuses in New York City and Doha, Qatar, as well as dozens of research stations in New York State and beyond.Staff, faculty, and students thrive at Cornell because of its unparalleled combination of quality and breadth; its open, collaborative and innovative culture; its founding commitment to diversity and inclusion; its vibrant rural and urban campuses; and its land-grant legacy of public engagement.
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