House Assistant Dean position at Cornell University

We have an opening for an assistant dean position with Cornell University's new residential college initiative.  There is a tight turnaround, so if you're interested, I encourage you to apply by the end of the week.  Phone interviews begin next week, and campus interviews will be in early July.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.  I have been an assistant dean for 4 years and love it!

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About the West Campus House System

Charged with bringing students and faculty together in a spirit of inquiry and active citizenship, the West Campus House System offers a living and learning experience for sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Cornell University. Each House in the West Campus House System is overseen by a House Professor-Dean, a tenured faculty member who guides and directs the House’s educational program, and a House Assistant Dean, a student affairs professional who directs the multiple functions of the House and shares responsibility with the House Professor-Dean for the realization of the House’s educational mission.

Job Description

The House Assistant Dean collaborates with the House Professor-Dean to realize and advance the educational mission of the West Campus House System through effective partnerships with faculty, University departments, and community organizations. The House Assistant Dean serves on a team of House Assistant Deans responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing operational policies and procedures for the West Campus House System in consultation with the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and in cooperation with other University units across campus.

The House Assistant Dean works autonomously in fulfilling responsibilities related to the daily operations of the House, training of student staff, student advising, application of University policies, and responding to student crises and conflicts. The House Assistant Dean must be able to assess situations independently and respond in a timely manner within a challenging work environment characterized by a high level of ambiguity.  The House Assistant Dean’s leadership, supervision of staff, and timely and effective response to crisis situations has a broad impact on residents’ experiences.  As necessary, the House Assistant Dean consults with the Director of Residential Programs regarding student concerns and incidents impacting the campus community.

Additional responsibilities include:

 *   Solving policy issues, and formulating new initiatives in collaboration with the House Professor-Deans and other senior administrators;
 *   Collaborating with partners across campus to implement operational policy (e.g., gender inclusive housing);
 *   Developing, revising, and managing a departmental budget that reflects the mission of the House;
 *   Supervising a full-time professional administrative assistant who manages the House Office and twelve student Office Assistants;
 *   Hiring, training, and supervising a staff of 5 – 6 graduate students and 3 undergraduate students; and
 *   Supporting students in distress and assisting students when they encounter academic, mental health, and other personal challenges.

This mid-level, full-time administrative position requires the House Assistant Dean to live on campus, share rotating on-call for the House System during the academic year, and interact on a regular basis with students. To meet the job requirements the House Assistant Dean is provided with a furnished on-campus apartment located in the House, a parking permit, basic telephone service and utilities with the exception of cable service. The House Assistant Dean also receives an academic year House meal plan for the purpose of dining with students, staff and other work-related contacts.

The House Assistant Dean reports to the House Professor-Dean and has a dotted-line relationship with the Director of Residential Programs.

Appointment Terms

Initial three-year term, renewable annually thereafter.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 2 – 4 years of professional experience related to residential life, student affairs, or academic affairs, or a Master’s or doctorate degree combined with the equivalent experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree, 4 – 5 years of leadership experience, and a combination of the following knowledge, skills, and experiences:

 *   Progressive managerial experience in higher education and budget management
 *   Demonstrated leadership and experience in a complex organization
 *   Counseling and advising skills and experience in student crisis intervention and management
 *   Knowledge of national trends and best practices in student affairs

Background check may be required. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position



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