Associate Dean of Students and Director of Latinx Student Empowerment

Cornell University • City of Ithaca, NY

2d • $82,735 - $97,864 • Onsite

About The Position

Student & 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, wellbeing, connection and belonging, 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 Latinx Student Empowerment is a member of the senior staff of the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) and reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Students for Diversity & Inclusion portfolio. This role advocates and provides vision, leadership, and coordination for Latinx-identified strategic priorities and initiatives within the Division of Student and Campus Life on Cornell University’s campus of 24,000 students. They advise several student organizations and implement intercultural and intersectional longitudinal co-curricular programs open to all students. Additionally, this role serves as a network of support for Latinx students who live on-campus, especially those who reside in the Latino Living Center (LLC). In collaboration with staff and partners across campus, the Associate Dean of Students helps identify and mitigate the challenges that Latinx students and students from underserved communities may face in their transition to and navigation of Cornell. As a leader in the D & I portfolio of the Dean of Student’s Office, 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 Administrator On-Call and responds to crisis-related situations after-hours as needed.

Requirements

• 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 Latinx students and other marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Latinx student experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Latinx 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.

Responsibilities

• Advocates and provides vision, leadership, and coordination for Latinx-identified strategic priorities and initiatives
• Advises several student organizations and implement intercultural and intersectional longitudinal co-curricular programs open to all students
• Serves as a network of support for Latinx students who live on-campus, especially those who reside in the Latino Living Center (LLC)
• Helps identify and mitigate the challenges that Latinx students and students from underserved communities may face in their transition to and navigation of Cornell
• Regularly participates in collaborative programming and training efforts, particularly in campus-wide efforts promoting student mental health and well-being
• Serves as an Administrator On-Call and responds to crisis-related situations after-hours as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level