Advising Dean - Advising Associate II - College of Arts & Sciences Office of Advising

This position is one of eleven academic advising deans in Arts & Sciences Student Services, that serves over 4,700 undergraduate students of richly diverse backgrounds and academic interests that span over 40 plus distinct majors. The advising deans provide personalized advising to cohorts of approximately 450 students and collectively support upwards of 550 faculty members in their roles as advisors. This position will provide developmental advising to undergraduates to ensure their academic, personal, and professional success, as well as develop and implement activities and programs designed to contribute to a sense of belonging and community among students with diverse cultural, economic, and geographic backgrounds. The position’s program responsibilities will be determined in consultation with the Advising Team and the Director of Advising.

   

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Arts & Sciences Advising works closely with the college’s Admissions, Career Development, and Registrar/Operations teams to facilitate a smooth transition into Cornell and a successful path to graduation and post-Cornell career for all our students. The Advising Dean works collaboratively with staff across many student services offices on campus, such as Cornell Health, Dean of Students, Student Disability Services, Athletics, Residence Life, Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives, Global Learning, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Financial Aid. 

This position reports to the Director of Advising. The advising dean’s duties will include advising and programmatic responsibilities, including the management of a full cohort of approximately 450 students. Programmatic duties will include serving as Administrative Director of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program. Additional duties will be determined based on the background, experiences, and interests of the successful candidate, as well as the needs of the A&S Advising Team.

The position’s schedule will be four days per week in-person, one-day remote, with additional flexibility during summer and Cornell breaks.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree combined with 2-4 years academic advising experience or equivalent combination, and must have a high regard for arts and sciences disciplines, as well as a thorough understanding of the career and lifetime benefits of a liberal arts education.
• Candidates must possess the capacity to be an effective team player, set objectives, and contribute to strategies that meet goals consistent with the mission the College of Arts & Sciences Advising Office and the University.
• We seek a professional who has demonstrated the ability to develop and implement inclusive programming to support the success of a diverse student body, including transfer students, students of color, students of all backgrounds and income levels, first-generation college students, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and differently-abled students.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully on a wide range of sensitive matters with students and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional written and oral communication skills are an absolute requirement of this position.
• Candidates must be committed to providing excellent service to students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with learning new software programs and student engagement platforms.
• Candidates will be expected to work some evenings and weekends, but work-related travel will be limited.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in liberal arts or student personnel, counseling, education, or related area preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Korean is a plus, but not necessary. 

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided

A completed application must include a cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, June 5, 2024.

   

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University Job Title:

Academic Advising Associate II

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$64,265.00 - $69,473.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Melissa West

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2024-05-22