Program Coordinator, Psychology

About the Department of Psychology

The Cross-College Department of Psychology spans The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) and is recognized for excellence in advancing knowledge of psychological science. We focus on the investigation of behavior and its cognitive, neural, and hormonal underpinnings in the full range of environmental situations. Our strengths are in four broadly defined areas of development, cognition, neuroscience, and social and personality psychology. We develop and conduct theoretical and translational research to advance health and well-being.

Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary program with ~60 affiliated faculty from eleven academic departments (Psychology, Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, Neurobiology and Behavior, Information Science, Mathematics, Linguistics, Romance Studies, Design and Environmental Analysis, and Economics). Cognitive Science is currently offered as a graduate minor (~40 students) and an undergraduate major (~65 students) or minor (~45 students).

The Moral Psychology program at Cornell is also an interdisciplinary academic area that welcomes students with diverse majors and interests who share a strong curiosity and concern about humankind, and a motivation to apply both humanistic and scientific lenses to age-old questions about human behavior. The Minor in Moral Psychology (~40 students currently) will identify and centralize relevant coursework from across Cornell so that students may create an academic plan for their moral psychology studies that builds on their strengths and interests; and offer unique research and community engagement opportunities that bring moral psychology to life.

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organized professional who enjoys building connections, solving problems, and creating exceptional experiences for students, faculty, and visitors? We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Program Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations and strategic activities of our interdisciplinary academic programs while serving as a key resource for faculty, students, and campus and community partners.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as the central point of coordination for the department and two thriving academic programs, and will help foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where innovative teaching, research, and student engagement can flourish. From academic programming to coordinating communications and events, you will play a vital role in advancing the mission and success of our department.

What You'll Do

Program Administration and Coordination

• Serve as a trusted resource for students, faculty, visitors, and external partners.
• Maintain program records, data, and documentation while ensuring compliance with privacy and data security requirements.
• Develop and maintain program communications, including websites, newsletters, social media content, promotional materials, and other outreach efforts.
• Support student recruitment and academic engagement initiatives, including information sessions, orientation activities, and advising resources.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus and community partners to strengthen interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Compile reports, maintain governance documents, and support program planning and assessment activities.
• Advise program leadership on policies, procedures, and operational best practices.

Department Operations

• Serving as a welcoming first point of contact in Uris Hall for visitors, students, and faculty.
• Directing inquiries accordingly to facilitate direction to appropriate resources.
• Supporting facilities-related needs and office operations.
• Assisting with student worker recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of work assignments.
• In collaboration with colleagues, coordinating access control and daily mail and package deliveries.

Event Facilitation and Community Engagement

• Lectures, colloquia, workshops, and speakers.
• Student research showcases and networking events.
• Community-engaged learning initiatives.
• Advisory board meetings.
• In collaboration with colleagues, department commencement event.

Responsibilities include coordinating travel, scheduling, venue management, event communications, catering, audiovisual support, budget tracking, and on-site logistics.

Continuous Learning and Collaboration

• Participate in departmental and university initiatives.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.
• Stay informed about evolving policies, systems, and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration,