Details
Posted: 22-Jul-22
Location: Ithaca, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: WDR-00030993
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Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines--global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff, alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is looking for an engaged and enthusiastic, and resourceful individual to provide high-level support to the Office of Inclusion and Academic Excellence (OIAE) CVM Enrichment, Leadership, and Success Programs related course. OIAE is responsible for CVM's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Well-being Initiatives for all College stakeholders.
What you will do:
As the CVM Assistant Director Academic Excellence, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to further Enrichment, success, and leadership programs missions, which include, but are not limited to:
Lead the application, admissions, and orientation process for the Enrichment Programs:
Serve as the initial point of contact and answer inquiries about the programs.
Review and pre-screen applications for completeness and qualifications for consideration by the relevant committee.
Plan and manage new student orientation via Zoom and on campus.
Along with faculty, work with students to develop a curriculum plan designed to meet their needs. Monitor progress, provide resources and alert the Assistant Dean of issues or concerns.
Advocate student issues or concerns with the appropriate faculty or staff member, refer students to College, Graduate School, or University resources as appropriate, and advise students and faculty regarding Graduate School policy and program requirements.
Develop materials and market the program to potential students (including professionals, pre-vets).
Facilitate the application process (including checking applications for completeness, coordination of review of applications, and requests for fellowship support); enter admission/rejection outcomes in CollegeNET, and send decision letters to students.
Develop and Manage CVM Enrichment, Leadership, and Success Programs:
Gather data to measure the success of the program, identify areas for improvement and make adjustments as needed. Utilize data to assess target markets and develop marketing strategies and materials to market programs.
Develop and document Dean's Leaders program policies and procedures and ensure compliance with internal and external funding agencies (i.e. NIH, NSF, HHMI) NYSED, and Cornell.
Participate in and make recommendations for short-and long-term strategic planning.
Work with faculty to create new program offerings and the sequence of offerings and schedule accordingly.
Provide administrative assistance to the program. Schedule labs, and courses, update course catalog, upload course materials to Canvas, maintain student records, schedule Media Room and provide IT training, update the website, and ensure distribution of scholarships via bursar process.
Work with Faculty, CVM, and University-wide offices to develop, coordinate and administer programs.
Develop innovative and collaborative programming and resources networks for the CVM community.
Provide support for CVM Enrichment, Leadership, and Success Programs:
Develop and coordinate OIAE Courses and Canvas sites.
Assist in the development and administration of program Evaluations and provide administrative assistance as needed to course leaders with tasks such as coordinating meetings, uploading course materials to Canvas, and identifying and scheduling rooms for courses.
Provide students services including advising current students on matters related to their graduate studies, reviewing Student Annual Progress Reports via Dynamic Forms online system, providing information to prospective students; reviewing and processing Ph.D. applications, which includes maintaining CollegeNET, the web-based application system, and advising faculty regarding
Scheduling events calendar and coordinating summer program.
Work with CVM offices and University offices, preparing program timeline and calendar, handling admissions process, working with the Assistant Dean to match trainees with mentors, maintaining and updating the website.
Develop and Lead programs and initiatives for Faculty involvement in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Well-being Initiatives by the Office of Inclusion and Academic Excellence (OIAE).
Required Qualification:
Bachelor's degree with two to four years of progressive administrative, coordination, management, and leadership experience or equivalent combination.
To be successful, you will need:
Ability to engage with and support a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and collaborators and be part of a dynamic and team-oriented work environment.
"Startup Mentality" and willingness to work in an environment where creativity, hard work, learning, teamwork, and risk-taking are valued
Ability to take ownership and pride in representing the Programs with a positive attitude in all circumstances.
Demonstrated effective, gracious, and professional communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience in using various platforms to review and report on data and willingness to learn new technologies. Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), CORE Technology Suite, and social media
High level of motivation, initiative, and aptitude to innovate, especially when driven by data and defined needs.
Experience in successfully mentoring or teaching others (peers, community members, students, etc.)
Possess strong troubleshooting and organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent relationship-building, outreach, networking, and communication skills (both oral and written).
Professionalism, tact, excellent judgment, flexibility, and a demonstrated commitment to contribute to a team-oriented work environment and work and think independently.
Show initiative and demonstrate a creative and innovative approach to new projects and finding solutions with a strong ability to think critically.
Handle delicate and confidential information with discretion
Be proactive and adapt to changing priorities, handle new tasks with little explanation, and effectively manage competing timelines, assignments, and projects.
Be able to push, pull, lift or carry 20 -40 lbs.
If you have all those things, great! Here are some preferred qualifications:
Experience managing faculty communication and developing programming for them.
Experience interacting with Cornell's Graduate School, Bursar's office, and graduate students.
Familiarity with university policies and procedures and Cornell systems, i.e., OBIEE, Workday, PeopleSoft (courses, classes, grades, and student advisor), CCI (course update system), ADMIT (online application system,) ACALOG (online courses of study,) OLGAA (Online Grade Adjustment Application), Qualtrics, ZOOM, and Drupal.
What's in it for you:
We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Cornell's benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information, follow the link: Benefits at Cornell.
Working at the College of Veterinary Medicine also comes with an active Staff Council dedicated to improving the work environment and an overall welcoming community interested in helping its members be successful.
** Cover Letters are required for all position considerations.
** Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
University Job Title:
Coord Program II
Job Family:
Student Services
Level:
F
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Soubhagya Chattopadhyay
Number of Openings:
1
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