Temporary Project Associate

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Temporary Project Associate responsible for coordinating research project activities at Cornell University. Focus on project communication, organization, and reporting in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities