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Temporary Administrative Assistant,… at Cornell… · Ithaca…
Entry LevelHybridContractIthaca (Tompkins County)$47k–$49k/yr
Skills
document coordinationgift processingdonor researchdigital record retentiondata accuracyrecords management
Job Description
Summary: Cornell University is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant in their Alumni Affairs and Development division. This role provides administrative support for Advancement Services, including document coordination, gift processing, and donor research.
Responsibilities:
- Organize, sort, scan, and prepare files for system intake and digital record retention
- Sort and categorize incoming mail for remote capture processing, including checks, matching gifts, and tribute donations
- Conduct donor record lookups and basic donor research to support processing and database accuracy
- Maintain organized electronic records while ensuring attention to detail and data accuracy
- Support administrative and operational workflows as necessary
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma and up to 1-year relevant experience or equivalent combination
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage high-volume records and documentation accurately
Required Skills: Document coordination, Gift processing, Donor research, Digital record retention, Data accuracy, Records management