Teams at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

Coordinates a multi-district Community Schools Consortium, supervising Community Schools Coordinators and managing program delivery, evaluation, grant implementation, reporting, budgets, partnerships, family engagement, outreach, and sustainability. The role maintains regular school presence, organizes cross-district activities, supports staff development, ensures program quality and compliance, and travels frequently among participating schools and partner locations.

Coordinates financial operations for a nonprofit association, including budgeting, grants and contracts, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, cash handling, appropriations, financial reporting, compliance audits, and fixed-asset records. Serves as the local finance contact, supports payroll and benefits records, prepares statements and funder documentation, and collaborates with Cornell finance staff, program teams, and leadership.

The Chief Operating Officer provides senior leadership over human resources, administration, compliance, governance, facilities, IT, and organizational operations. Responsibilities include advising executives and managers, overseeing recruitment and employee relations, managing policies and confidential personnel matters, coordinating audits and insurance, supporting board governance, administering Workday processes, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and inclusive organizational practices.