As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being.

The American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) at Cornell University in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) provides a unique combination of educational, social and cultural opportunities to Indigenous students studying at the University. Our commitment is to facilitate students’ academic success and address their cultural needs. The program is dedicated to educating Native and non-Native students who will study and contribute to the revitalization of Indigenous peoples globally. AIISP also is responsible for graduate and undergraduate academic programs, recruitment and retention, facilitating research partnerships with Indigenous communities, and is the host of the residential program house, Akwe:kon.

Position Summary:

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.

Campus Collaboration: This position will work collaboratively with CALS Office of Academic Programs (OAP) teams; CALS majors and departments; numerous programs and units across campus and will have an ongoing connection to other university partners engaged in student support and success.

The Student Support Specialist reports to the AIISP Associate Director with a dotted line to the CALS Office of Academic Programs to provide: information and referral to students; planning and coordination of student programs for retention and enrichment; student recruitment; and program administration for Native American / Indigenous students at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, and professional). Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assist with the collection and maintenance of student data, analysis and program records; assist in AIISP program planning with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of University and AIISP services for Native American / Indigenous students; work closely with AIISP Associate Director, AIIS Director of Graduate Studies and AIIS Director of Undergraduate studies to develop programming and manage budgets for graduate and undergraduate retention and recruitment programs, promotion of the AIIS minor and other academic initiatives; develop and maintain strong working relationships with University and College Admissions Offices, Diversity Programs, Academic Services, Financial Aid, Dean of Students, Campus Life, Cooperative Extension, Faculty, and Graduate and Professional Schools; serve as advisor to student groups and may occasionally represent the AIISP at national, regional, and state levels; process all graduate student tuition, health insurance and awards in PeopleSoft and stipends in Workday; process undergraduate student fellowships and awards; work with Native American Summer College students and Pre-freshman Summer Program (PSP); and remain current on emerging issues and trends in Indigenous and higher education w/respect to Native / Indigenous students.

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Required Qualifications:

Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Bachelor’s degree required (Social Science, Humanities, or Education preferred).
Minimum of two years of experience working directly with college students.
Experience in recruiting underrepresented minorities/ Native American and program development is highly desired.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
Must exercise sound judgment and respect highly confidential information.
Must have the ability to multi-task and the ability to prioritize; and to adapt to changing priorities, situations and demands.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of faculty, staff, and students.
Prior experience gathering data and prepare reports.
Proven team player with strong analytical and creativity skills.
Ability to work at student events nights and weekends.
Ability to travel for recruiting prospective students; also travel to local and national student events.
Applicants of Native American heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Student Personnel or Higher Education or closely related field preferred.
Applicants of Native American heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

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University Job Title:

Student Svc Assoc I

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,035.00 - $67,938.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

J'Frances White

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2024-07-18

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