Temporary Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services

Job description

Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Temporary Administrative Assistant, Advancement Services in our Alumni Affairs and Development division, based in Ithaca, NY. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. We are seeking to fill two openings. Position Summary: This temporary, full-time position provides administrative support for Advancement Services including document coordination and retention, gift processing, donor research, and remote capture preparation. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume records and documentation accurately. Key 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 About Alumni Affairs and Deve...