Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Asian & Asian American Center

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 Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) cultivates the holistic growth and development of students through advocacy, empowerment, and education. We enhance the student experience by offering comprehensive support and resources, providing co-curricular opportunities, and fostering a sense of belonging.

The Centers for Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging (The Centers) are comprised of resource centers, empowerment units, and affinity groups within the Office of the Dean of Students to support the holistic development of the student experience by creating engagement opportunities, support services, and initiatives focused on student equity, belonging, and inclusion. Through transformational learning in the co-curricular experience, we strive to foster a greater sense of belonging, empowerment, and emotional intelligence, and help students thrive. The area is comprised of identity-based centers and offices that support and empower students from historically marginalized backgrounds while also providing all Cornell community members with opportunities to deepen their understanding of racial justice and equity, expand their allyship skills, engage in dialogue across differences, and be a part of the movement for positive social change.

The Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Asian and Asian American Center (A3C) is a senior staff member within the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS), directly reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Students for the Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging. This role advocates and provides vision, leadership, and coordination for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) strategic priorities and initiatives within the Division of Student and Campus Life on Cornell University's campus of 24,000 students. The Associate Dean leads the Asian & Asian American Center (A3C) and supervises the A3C Assistant Director, furthering A3C's mission to acknowledge and celebrate the rich diversity that APIDA students bring to Cornell and actively foster a supportive and inclusive campus community. As a leader in the Centers, this position regularly participates in collaborative programming and training efforts, particularly in campus-wide efforts promoting student mental health and well-being.

This position also serves as an extension of the Dean of Students and responds to campus-wide initiatives and issues as directed, including crisis and expressive activities (encampments, protests, rallies, controversial speakers, labor disruptions, etc.) Additionally, serves as a rotating Administrator On-Call for the University, providing after-hours crisis response and support.

Success Factors

• Creativity and competency in student-centered program design and implementation focused on students' identity development and exploration, leadership development, and an increased sense of belonging.
• Knowledge and drive to continue learning of student trends, specifically related to supporting APIDA student success and student development.
• Collaborative and responsive to managing multiple relationships and projects in a fast-paced professional office, flexibly adapting to new priorities, anticipating needs, and being nimble and responsive as projects and needs change.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain trust, to assess and balance the needs of various stakeholders, and to identify and advocate for achievable solutions.
• A commitment to working collaboratively in a student-centered environment committed to the important values of shared governance, with enthusiasm for supporting a student body that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and (dis)ability, among other factors.

While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and three (3) - five (5) years of professional experience in College Student Development, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Diversity Education, Social Justice Education, Social Work, Counseling, or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applied knowledge of student development theory and student affairs trends related to advocating and supporting Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) students and other marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the (APIDA) student experience.
• Experience supervising professional staff members.
• Multicultural competency and experience working with and/or advising diverse student organizations
• Experience building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, community partners, and alumni.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, planning, reasoning, organizational, and project management skills, with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to serve on-call and respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol, including evening and weekend work as required.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advance degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) - seven (7) years of progress work experience in higher education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with APIDA communities.
• Experience managing multiple budgets, including stewarding gift funds.
• Experience working in higher education and/or with college students.
• Experience creating programming or engaging in outreach on topics of intersecting identities, identity formation, mental health, cultural nuances, and/or empowerment.

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