Associate Director Of Admissions & Scholarship, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School Of Management

Our College:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw-within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

As part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University continues to transform graduate business education to better prepare graduates for success in tomorrow's business world. Johnson provides cutting-edge learning experiences that immerse students sooner and deeper in their chosen fields. As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Johnson students can access the full power of educational and research opportunities across the university to reach deeper competency in their industries and areas of interest. Johnson offers seven different MBA programs, spanning the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Mexico, and China, and is home to award-winning faculty and research.

Cornell enrollment representatives across its administrative offices and within its colleges, schools, and units share a mission to partner with students, faculty, staff, and alumni, supporting strategic enrollment goals so that any person can find instruction in any study.

Enrollment services are carried out through a matrixed organizational system in which staff in Division of Enrollment offices serve as partner and resource for colleges, schools, and units and all staff serving enrollment functions engage in regular collaboration.

This Position:

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.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Scholarship and with minimal supervision, the Associate Director will focus on enhancements of the recruitment, diversity, and yield for the Two-year residential MBA program. Serving as a member of the Admissions Committee, this person will be responsible for providing insight and guidance on selection and yield in their territory(ies) as well as assessing admissions criteria to develop effective recruiting & yield plans, evaluate applications, conduct admissions interviews, attend recruiting events, and recommend scholarship decisions. This position works with Consortium applicants, military applicants, first generation applicants, and applicants to our dual degree programs.

The Associate Director will be responsible for the planning and execution of our annual diversity events, such as Johnson Diversity Hosting Weekend and Johnson Military Preview.

Additionally, the Associate Director works closely with the Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship on developing our year-long recruitment events calendar. As well, this position works closely with the Director of Admissions and Scholarship on developing and executing a year-long yield strategy.

This position should also have proficiency with our admissions database system, data management and analysis for reporting and territory management.

Frequent travel (domestic and international) is required.

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.

• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.

• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

• Bachelor's degree with two to four years of experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience with a quantitative, market-based approach to planning recruitment activities and exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary.

• Strong organizational skills and follow-through.

• A clear understanding of, or the ability to understand, higher education issues.

• A commitment to excellence and to providing a high degree of customer service.

• An outgoing nature that is comfortable working alone but also as a member of a team in a high-volume environment is essential.

• The ability to travel internationally and domestically is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business or education is preferred with at least five years of related experience in a progressively responsible admissions position.

• Experience managing a team is helpful and a track record of success as the position is one of high visibility with high expectations regarding professional conduct.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:

This position is a full-time position based in Ithaca, New York and is eligible for benefits. If interested in applying, please include a cover letter in your application so we can better understand your interest in the position. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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

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University Job Title:

Admissions Associate II

Job Family:

Student Services

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$64,265.00 - $70,467.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Melissa Dorward-Bauman

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2024-01-09