EXCITE Vaccination Education Specialist (Cornell Cooperative Extension); Ithaca, New York

   

EXCITE Vaccination Education Specialist

Program / Extension Aide IV

Band D - Nonexempt
Cornell Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Ithaca, New York

Who We Are

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides the educational outreach functions for Cornell University’s role as New York State’s Land Grant University. Programmatically, Cornell Cooperative Extension connects the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology (CHE) with 55 off-campus Associations, Integrated Pest Management, New York State Sea Grant, Area Specialists, and CCE New York City.

What You Will Do

You will assist in providing regional immunization education outreach across New York State with a strategic focus on vaccine hesitancy, as documented in the immunization data.  Additionally, you will support planning, scheduling, coordinating, and executing logistical arrangements for vaccination education events, retreats, and trainings. Other duties include:

• Document and evaluate program outputs and impacts and complete reporting requirements.

• Assist with the development of standard operating procedures to streamline activities across the program.

• Collaborate with other organizations and individuals to develop new informational resources for beginning vaccination education.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of immunization community partnerships at community, regional, or state levels.

• Collaborate to collect and create web content, outreach materials, and update event postings.

• Participate in program staff meetings and other vaccination education events when necessary.

• Assist in creating and maintaining program and project calendars.

What We Need

We are looking for a talented individual who excels at building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. We need someone who appreciates immunization education. Additionally, we need someone who has the following:

• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of experience in providing administrative support or the equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., email, calendar, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, including writing; accuracy in spelling, grammar, proofreading, and attention to detail required.

• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with audiences and partners.

• Must be able to work freely while collaborating with an overall team to foster a respectful work environment. 

• Strong organizational skills.

• Must be flexible and receptive to new ideas and approaches.

• Knowledge of balancing conflicting priorities, making informed choices, and using sound judgment to complete urgent tasks. 

• Experience that demonstrates creativity, reasoning, and solution-finding techniques.

• Ability to work well and establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and program participants while creating a high-quality and respectful work environment.

• Will be expected to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.

• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you!  There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or other Human Services background.

This is a one-year (39 hours/week) appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

There is the opportunity to work remotely within New York State one day a week; an on-site presence in Ithaca, New York is required three days a week.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, and sustainability initiatives.

• You can also view additional information regarding job competencies and staff skills for success.

• Cornell has a comprehensive total rewards program that offers several benefits options to meet your needs. More information on our wonderful programs can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

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University Job Title:

Program/Extension Aide IV

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$24.50 - $26.83

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Janet Camilli

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2025-06-27