Cornell Seeks CALS Student Success Navigator
Posted on January 27, 2023
Position Title:
CALS Student Success Navigator – Academic Advising Associate I
Position Summary
The CALS Student Success Navigator will be a dynamic and inspirational supporter, connector, advocate, advisor and more to prospective and admitted CALS students. Our colleague in this role will bring a solid foundation in DE&I to support the integration of a cross unit recruiting and supporting success model that allows for support of all prospective and admitted CALS students while placing a deliberate focus student success pathways and finding community. The individual in this role will assist with the partnering, developing and implementation of programming that will engage students in new and innovative approaches to belonging, from the moment they are identified as prospects, through graduation, and as a member of our passionate community of alumni. As a CALS Student Success Navigator within the Office of Academic Programs, the successful candidate will work with a team of skilled and passionate admissions officers and advisors to promote and enhance dedication to student development, support, and advocacy with belonging and inclusion at the core. Our team supports over 3,590 undergraduate students across 16 academic departments (https://cals.cornell.edu/about), with 22 majors and more than 40 minors across the agricultural, environmental, and social sciences, Cornell CALS offers an unrivaled academic experience. On average, 46% of undergraduates engage in a research experience, 80% complete one or more internships and 33% complete an international experience, all supported by this team.
This position is located on the Ithaca campus, utilizing a hybrid work schedule of 2 days remote and 3 days on campus, but is subject to change as determined by time of year and OAP/College Leadership.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports students of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from historically excluded populations and/or marginalized identities to apply.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University is engaged in pioneering pursuit of inclusive, purpose-driven science. As Cornell University’s second largest college, with discovery for impact at its core, we work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through equitable, 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 Office of Student Services aims to assist undergraduate students in their academic and personal success by building an inclusive community of student support made up of faculty, staff, peers, alumni, and extensive resources from across the college and university.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues across CALS Office of Academic Programs, the college, and the University to help advise students.
- Provide support of college application processes including financial aid, housing, resources and additional undergraduate student needs.
- Support annual college events for first year and transfer students.
- Supervise, mentor, and serve as a key member of a team of passionate student services advisors.
- Support data-driven processes to identify and assist students of concern and in distress using resources and networks while implementing recommendations from the Cornell Mental Health Review process.
- Represent and advocate on behalf of CALS students and their needs by collaborating with CALS leadership and others across the university by engaging with key stakeholders and collaborating and fostering relationships with other offices and support units on campus.
- Collaborate with CALS Director of Admissions to support an Enrollment and Success Navigator program aiming to scaffold students and their families during the admissions process and through a successful transition to Cornell.
- This new effort will be designed to support specialized needs for matriculation, on-boarding and first semester transition to Cornell for first-years and transfer students.
- Support systems and programming using technology and innovation that support community building and well-being for CALS students.
What We Need:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences or education. Prior experience counseling/advising undergraduates with minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in higher education or equivalent is required
- Familiarity working with diverse groups, including historically excluded communities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals at various level environment including but not limited to: students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors
- Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key University administrators in complex campus structure
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member across teams
- 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
- Analytical skill is required in evaluating applications to the College
- Ability to travel to and foster first year and transfer pipeline programs and conferences
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and data management
- Ability to work in-person and work flexible hours
- Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS drivers license and be cleared to drive for university business.
If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:
- Demonstrated experience in advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues affecting historically excluded populations, including minoritized students, international students, veterans, and students with disabilities
- Demonstrated relationships with pipeline programs
Rewards and Benefits
We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_cc.pdf
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.
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Salary
Pay Range: $54,055.00 - $58,991.00
EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.