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Job Title: Extension Supp Spec I - Position is located in NYC
Job Location: NY: Ithaca
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-10
Company Name: Cornell University
Contact: HR
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please
Description: !*! Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.%0A %0A This position will provide research and administrative support to the Principal Investigator of the Global Labor Institute in the following work areas: labor and climate protection, green jobs, human development, environmental sustainability, and economic democracy and diversity. It will also draft research papers for the Task Force Project, Green Jobs Research, and Labor-Climate Curriculum. %0A %0A Responsibilities include but are not limited to:%0A %0A%0A * Research and draft sections of research papers.%0A * Read, analyze, and synthesize salient research and policy papers.%0A * Conduct interviews; identify possible sources of grants; draft funding proposals in response to RFPs and grant opportunities.%0A * Plan, design and execute GLI events; write and produce materials for training, seminars, and maintain contact with participants.%0A%0A %0A This is a part-time, benefits eligible position. %0A %0A This is a one year term position which is renewable annually, based on available funding and work.%0A %0A!*! %0A BS or BA degree and a minimum of three to five years of high level administration, research work experience; and or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. %0A %0A Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Software, e-mail and Internet. %0A%0A Ability to compile, and perform analysis of data sets in Excel and Access. %0A Demonstrated ability to write drafts of reports with some direction and supervision. %0A Proficiency in written communication, and analytical ability. %0A Proficient in performing research, including Internet research. %0A Experience or ability to be trained in higher-level electronic resources such as the Cornell Library Gateway databases. %0A Requires a high level of ingenuity and imagination; must balance multiple types of work and multi-tasks on a daily basis; must demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to dealing with public on a regular basis; must demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects; must demonstrate proficiency with high level administrative and editing skills.%0A Must demonstrate good customer service skills. %0A %0A Preferred Qualifications:%0A %0A %0A Knowledge of international labor issues, labor and environment, agriculture, green jobs and/or economic democracy. %0A Experience in field research, familiarity with key issues in industrial relations, and familiarity with administrative processes in an academic institution. %0A %0A %0A %0ACornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. %0A %0A
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