Project Coordination (30%)Attend PI and project meetings; prepare clear, concise meeting notes and circulate them promptly. Track action items and follow up with team members to support timely progress. Provide gentle, consistent reminders to ensure alignment with agreed timelines and deliverables. Project Communications (25%)Prepare and circulate monthly project digests, summarizing key updates, milestones, and upcoming activities. Collect and organize inputs from project partners and synthesize them into structured drafts. Website & Documentation (30%)Develop and maintain a project website (e.g., GitHub Pages or similar platform)Ensure content (team information, outputs, updates) is current and well organized. Maintain shared folders and project documentation in a clear and accessible structure. Reporting (15%)Assist in the preparation of mid-year and annual reports, including coordination of inputs across teams and supporting financial reporting. Maintain an up-to-date overview of project expenditures, tracking budgets and expenses in coordination with the Lead PI - Working Style and Expectations. The Project Associate will work closely with the Lead PI and P - Is, particularly in the initial phase, with increasing autonomy over time. The role emphasizes preparation of well-structured drafts (e.g., web pages, monthly digests), which are then reviewed and finalized by the Lead PI - The time commitment is up to ~33% annually (approximately 4 months per year) and is variable throughout the year, with expected periods of higher intensity (e.g., reporting and review milestones)Qualifications. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, engineering, public policy, or related discipline)Experience in project coordination or management, preferably in academic or research settings. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Clear and concise writing ability, with experience preparing summaries or structured documents. Ability to manage tasks across multiple stakeholders and follow through independently. Preferred. Experience supporting research projects or grant-funded initiatives. Familiarity with collaborative tools (e.g., Google Workspace, GitHub, project management platforms)Basic experience with website maintenance. Compensation$32.27 Hourly. Important Notes about Applying A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for full consideration. This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the remote or hybrid work arrangement at any time. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. There is no visa sponsorship available for this position. This role is not benefits eligible University Job Title:Temporary Administrative Professionals Job Family:Temporary Administration Level:No Grade - Annual Pay Rate Type:Salary Pay Range:Refer to Posting Language Remote Option Availability:Remote Company: Contact Name:Daniel Hyland Contact Email:dbh 226@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges:Non-Union Positions. Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:Prior relevant work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Unique applicable skills. Academic Discipline. To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. Union Positions. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.