Administrative Officer I

Job description / Role

Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation, WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York and shares its mission of dedication to excellence in education, patient care, and research.

The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at a university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments.
WCM-Q is in its 15th year of operation and is seeking a candidate for Administrative Officer I.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Dean’s Office, the incumbent of this position is responsible for managing effective systems and protocols within the Dean’s Office Administration, will manage the Dean and Vice Dean’s calendars, coordinate travel, organize events, conduct research in order to prepare briefing materials, prepare reports, and coordinate confidential and sensitive communications among Dean’s Office and all internal and external parties and will also assists the Executive Director of Dean’s Office Administration with special projects as needed.

Your application requires a CV, including the names and contact information for three references that agree to be contacted, as well as a covering letter. We encourage applicants to describe in their application how they feel they can contribute broadly to the goals of WCM-Q.

Compensation will include a competitive salary, in addition to allowances for housing and transportation.

Requirements

A motivated, self-starter, proactive individual with proven analytical and problem-solving skills is what we are looking for in this position!
Having previously demonstrated excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task with demanding time frames is a requirement. Prior experience in process improvement, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills is essential.

About the Company

Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.

In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.