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Assistant/Associate Director of Advising

Student Services Associate II/Band F

Office of Undergraduate Biology

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, NY

Who We Are:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at 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.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University's second largest population of students, faculty and staff. 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: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

The Office of Undergraduate Biology (OUB) provides comprehensive, high-quality academic, career, and research advising services to prospective students, current undergraduates, alumni, and faculty. Biological sciences is a cross-college major with nearly equal numbers of students in CALS and the College of Arts & Sciences. The primary mission of the OUB is to serve the diverse needs of these students while ensuring that they successfully navigate the biological sciences major and achieve their academic and career aspirations. The OUB is staffed with five advising professionals and two administrative staff who help students plan for and reach their academic and career goals.

What you will do:

The Assistant/Associate Director reports to the Director of Advising and Operations and works with OUB staff and faculty to provide academic advising for course, co-curricular, and extra-curricular decisions for undergraduate biological sciences majors (~1300), with an emphasis on the coordination of the first year advising program. This position provides academic advising services to current and prospective biological sciences majors regarding undergraduate research, major requirements, study abroad, pre-health, and pre-grad advising, college and University policies, and personal issues that impede academic success. Collaborate with the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) student services staff and University Academic and Student Affairs professionals to assess, design, develop and implement programs and services to support the holistic development and academic success of all undergraduate biological sciences students. The position requires the candidate to be accessible through weekly office hours and individual appointments. It requires attendance at OUB sponsored events such as orientation, alumni events, and commencement.

Evening and weekend hours may be required during peak times.

This position is full-time and is located in Ithaca, New York.

What You will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in higher education academic or career advising or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Possess a strong work ethic.

• Ability to multitask in a diverse, highly competitive, fast-paced academic environment.

• Ability to take initiative and work as a member of a high-performing team critical.

• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment is also required.

• Ability to work with little supervision.

• Experience providing supervision and direction.

• Possess great level of creativity to develop new programs.

• Possess excellent reasoning skills and good judgment.

• Provide advice on complex issues.

• Ability to manage significant sensitive and confidential information.

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Physical ability up to 20 pounds.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require.

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

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, to include:

• Bachelor's degree in the physical or life sciences and /or master's degree in college student personnel, education, counseling, psychology, social work, human services, student development, or other relevant area preferred.

• 3+ years of advising experience with high achieving and/or STEM students preferred.

• Knowledge of student development theory and the social-emotional issues of young adults preferred.

• Experience with leading peer and/or faculty advising programs and supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds desirable.

• Familiarity with student information systems, electronic management of sensitive information and using technology in academic advising helpful.

• Solid understanding of Peoplesoft and other student service platforms like FileMaker and Salesforce.

Rewards and Benefits

• Salary is based upon experience/qualifications and is within the following range: $62,000 to $67,000.

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York and will require a mostly in person work schedule.

• Comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands and more.

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.

• Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

• We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_cc.pdf

• You can also view additional information regarding job competencies, staff skills for success and pay ranges. Actual compensation offer will be based on available budget and the finalist's skills and experience.

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

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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.