Assistant Director, EOP/HEOP, OADI, Student Advising and Engagement
About The Position
The Office of Academic Discovery and Impact (OADI) serves as a centralized hub that provides academic and professional-development support and resources for students who participate in or are interested in participating in its signature programs, as well as any other students who are interested in taking advantage of its unique advising model. OADI advisors work with students from all undergraduate colleges and schools, with a special focus on supporting the academic, professional, and community needs of students who are first-generation college goers and/or from lower-income backgrounds. The Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) were established in 1967 and 1969 to help facilitate students whose financial and academic environments have not allowed their potential to come to fruition. Cornell has hosted these programs since their start with the mission of “any person, any study” being central to opportunity and access.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, Social Sciences or related field and at least 3 years of full time work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role.
- Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- Knowledge of student development theory and how to implement it in various one-on-one situations.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key university administrators in a complex campus structure.
- Experience working with underrepresented and disadvantaged populations.
- A strong team orientation is essential.
- Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.
- Interpretation of established work policies and procedures is required.
- Duties also involve related steps, processes or methods provided by the State.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in related area preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience advising and counseling college students.
- Experience leading and developing groups.
- Experience developing leadership programs for students.
- Experience with marketing, social media, and communication efforts.
- Multilingual preferred.
- Experience with opportunity programs strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership and oversight of student opportunity programs in the Director’s absence, ensuring continuity of program operations, services, and priorities.
- Provide academic, personal, and financial advising to students utilizing the services offered by OADI, primarily supporting students enrolled in the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program and Higher Education Opportunity Program (EOP/HEOP).
- Create and implement leadership development programs for OADI students including leading the OADI Peer Mentor Program.
- Recruit, evaluate and assist in the selection of students in coordination with Undergraduate Admissions Office, College Admissions Offices and OADI. May be required to travel within New York State to present the University and EOP/HEOP to prospective students, families, and high school partners.
- Manage EOP/HEOP transfer admissions process.
- Working directly with the OVPUE and the co-chairs of PAAL to be a contributing member of the university-wide Professional Academic Advising Leaders (PAAL) community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Health and personal leave
- Three weeks of vacation
- 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.
- Two additional floating holidays
- Extramural Study
- Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
