Administrative Assistant IV - Lab of Ornithology Innovation & Integrated Technology OfficeAPPLY Administrative Assistant IV - Lab of Ornithology Innovation & Integrated Technology Office (Hybrid) *No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.About the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Located in the beautiful Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (the Lab) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of the natural world and joins with people from all walks of life to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and galvanize conservation action. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where more than 250 staff create one of the world's leading centers for research, education and outreach focused on birds and biodiversity. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work. The Cornell Lab is committed to fostering a healthy workplace that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds as well as supporting growth and advancement opportunities. We recognize that diverse, inclusive communities create more innovative and impactful work to address global challenges and benefit humanity and nature. The Lab welcomes staff who are still learning in their careers and who are motivated to take on new challenges. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond.As a member of the Lab's administrative service center team, provide independent, high-level, confidential program, administrative and customer service support for the Lab. This position currently provides support to the Lab of Ornithology's Innovation and Integrated Technology OfficeThe OpportunityWhile 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. .The position, which reports to the Lab's Senior Technology Officer, will provide administrative support for the Lab of Ornithology's Innovation and Integrated Technology Office. This position (a)serves as primary contact for all administrative functions for assigned support area, (b) assists leadership on all center-related administrative tasks, (c) supports center finance specialists to ensure the smooth and timely processing of all financial submissions, (d) provides administrative backup for other centers at the Lab, (e) makes complex national and international travel arrangements for the Senior Technology Officer and visiting guests, (f) manages the Senior Technology Director's schedule and calendar needs, (g) Track progress on IT related staffing plan items in collaboration with HR.(h) track and monitor software licenses and (i) plans, coordinates, and supports special meetings, events, visitors, retreats and workshops. The incumbent will act as liaison to both internal and external colleagues including staff, alumni, Lab members, research partners, commercial and governmental personnel. Attend and document meetings as requested by Center leadership and convey/relay information as appropriate. Assist with the administrative preparation and distribution of scientific p
