Cornell University

Associate Director of Advising – Student Services, ILR School

Cornell University

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ithaca • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $72,209 - $77,625 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide comprehensive academic advising to ILR undergraduate students, guiding them through degree requirements, curriculum planning, academic performance, policies, and co-curricular opportunities.
  • Support students navigating sensitive or complex situations and connect them with appropriate campus resources.
  • Serve as the Office of Student Services advising liaison to Student Disability Services and ensure students receive appropriate referrals and accommodation support.
  • Co-lead the ILR Peer Mentor Program, including recruitment, training, and oversight of approximately 30 mentors.
  • Serve as the primary Staff Advisor to the ILR Student Government Association and support leadership across all ILR undergraduate student organizations.
  • Provide advising, training, and organizational support for ILR student organizations in partnership with Campus Activities.
  • Contribute as a member of the advising team to the coordination of major Student Services events, including new student orientation, commencement, and other school-wide programs.
  • Develop and participate in programs and services that promote student success, engagement, and sense of community, partnering with campus colleagues when appropriate.
  • Hire, train, and supervise student tutors, including working with faculty to identify qualified candidates.
  • Participate in school-wide committees and assume other administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
  • Experience counseling/advising undergraduates in higher education.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students from diverse backgrounds in exploring and succeeding in higher education.
  • Candidates for the position must demonstrate their ability to contribute to an evolving student experience team and be able to embrace change.
  • Must possess an appreciation and understanding of a research university, and desire to work closely with students using proven student development theory/techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals at various levels of an academic environment including but not limited to: students, faculty, staff and alumni.
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key University administrators in complex campus structure.
  • Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, manage events and special assignments.
  • Proven analytical skill in evaluating student employment applications.
Benefits
  • Cornell takes pride in our people and our total rewards.
  • Cornell understands that different individuals have different needs and concerns regarding salary, benefits, and rewards.
  • We’ve created a comprehensive and flexible program to meet your needs.
  • Employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.
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