M.Eng Program Coordinator- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering

Who We Are

Building on our 150-plus-year legacy as one of the nation’s preeminent engineering colleges, Cornell Engineering is forging new paradigms in engineering education, research, and technology translation. Comprising more than 10 schools and departments, we are rooted in Ithaca with a growing presence in New York City. Our global influence is reflected in our diverse and talented community. Guided by our core values, our faculty and staff regularly engage across disciplines and intentionally bring together a range of perspectives as they lead and support ambitious efforts to tackle societal challenges, develop the next generation of leaders, and make a meaningful difference in the world.

The primary mission of Cornell University’s Biomedical Engineering department is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system through quantitative engineering analysis and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies, devices, and diagnostics. A mission of nearly equal importance is to serve society by conducting research that develops quantitative linkages across scales in the human body and uses that development to build new tools to improve human health.

Enrollment representatives within Cornell’s colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate and partner with the Enrollment Division to accomplish the University’s enrollment goals. 

What You Will Do

While 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.

Within the School of Biomedical Engineering, the MEng Program Coordinator provides leadership, management, and administration of the BME MEng program. Under the direction of the Director of the MEng Program and the Director of Administration, the MEng Program Coordinator administers our large MEng program including recruitment, enrollment, student support and program development. Additionally, this position is a critical part of a team that addresses students of concern or at risk. This role may be exposed to highly confidential and sensitive information.

Duties include the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of MEng recruitment, admissions and enrollment process, in alignment with Cornell University strategic enrollment goals.

• Coordinate and assist in planning and developing new and existing program events, activities, and communications supporting both new and current students, e.g., welcome and orientation events.

• Disseminate information related to registration, employment, research, and other opportunities such as the coordination of graduation events.

• Support student progress and facilitate/troubleshoot as needed; monitor and verify requirements for degree completion; and act as a first point of contact for students of concern.

• Participate in the implementation of BME’s recruiting plan.

This position is required to work at graduation and other occasional departmental functions that are core to the academic program and are often outside of normal working hours.

What We Need

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Bachelor’s degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.

• Excellent customer service skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions.

• Strong organizational skills; ability to follow up, track multi-step decision-making, and bring processes to completion.

• Ability to be proactive and independent while working closely in a team environment.

• Effective communication skills; ability to be clear and concise.

• Ability to actively listen, be patient, and remain calm in highly sensitive situations, e.g., when attending to a student of concern; use of sound judgement when referring students to ot