Career Center

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

The resource centers, advising units, and affinity groups that comprise the Office of the Dean of Students, Diversity & Inclusion Team focus on identity development, student support, and advocacy through the creation of opportunities for students to explore the intersectionality of identity development. As a unit in Student and Campus Life, we work to promote a cohesive campus community that brings people together across lines of difference and allows all students to benefit from the educational and cultural value of various identities.

The Diversity and Inclusion Team works to develop and implement an equity-minded and intersectional programming model that engages our students in new and innovative ways. As a unit within the Office of Dean of Students, we share a dedication to transformational learning in the co-curricular guiding students towards greater resiliency and engagement across the campus. We are a growing portfolio recently adding staff members to support, First-Generation and Low-Income Student Support (FGLI) and Undocumented/DACA Student Support, deepening our holistic commitment to underserved student communities and the multiple identities they hold.

In efforts to better serve its increasingly diverse student populations, the Division of Student and Campus Life (SCL) and the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) is seeking an Associate Dean of Students for Student Empowerment, Director of First-Generation and Low-Income Student support. The Associate Dean and Director leads initiatives to support Frist-Generation and or Low-Income identified students, advises several student organizations, oversees the Kessler Presidential Scholars program, the Access Fund and food insecurity initiatives, and serves as a leadership team member for the Diversity & Inclusion portfolio. This position is vital to tie together the identity-specific support within Student and Campus Life and enhance our efforts in support of student empowerment, belonging and inclusion. This position also serves as an On-Call Crisis Manager.

If you are a team oriented, student-centered, highly collaborative professional looking to empower and positively impact the college experience of FGLI students and other minitorized student populations, we would love to have you join our team. We need an intentional, caring, innovative, equity-minded and passionate professional to help students achieve their personal, professional and academic goals. This position should anticipate supporting student groups during non-traditional business hours including evenings and weekends.

Please note: This position is an in-person role; there may be potential for short-term initial remote work to support relocation needs. There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Success Factors

• Drive to obtain and continuously learn knowledge of student trends, specifically related to supporting FGLI student success and student development.
• The ability to foster a supportive and student-centered environment to empower and equip students from historically marginalized backgrounds with skills and strategies to engage in self-advocacy and student empowerment.
• Strong program planning and event management skills to support various programs and workshops to engage and foster a strong sense of belonging among students from diverse backgrounds.
• Desire and experience to create and implement a comprehensive empowerment program to provide FGLI students with resources, support, referral and advocacy. This includes advising and collaborating with student organizations and other campus partners to advance shared goals. One should be collaborative and responsive to managing multiple relationships and projects, adapting to new priorities, and being nimble and responsive as initiatives and needs change.
• An ability to work part of a dynamic and flexible team in a fast-paced professional office and to interact collaboratively with diverse audiences.
• Willing and able to effectively affect change from within systems: ability to build relationships and maintain trust, to assess and balance the needs of various stakeholders, and to identify and advocate for achievable solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in College Student Development, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Diversity Education, Social Justice Education, Social Work, Counseling or a related field
• 3-5 years' experience advising students, supervising professional staff and/or functional areas and managing and evaluating multiple programs and evaluating programs, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to take initiative, follow directives, work independently, respond to crisis and contribute to a diverse team environment
• Multicultural competency and experience working with and/or advising diverse student organizations
• Strong professional judgment about when to make referrals, set boundaries, and equip students with skills and strategies to engage in self-advocacy
• Strong understanding of FGLI student success including issues, trends, language, and ability to proactively respond to a wide array of issues or emerging student needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in higher education, or related fields
• Experience supervising professional staff, graduate interns, and student leaders.
• Experience managing multiple budgets, including stewarding gift funds.

University Job Title:

Coord Program III

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

G

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Shallena Cunningham

Number of Openings:

1

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. The final rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

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If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at [email protected].

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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