Assistant Director of Student Services, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management

Responsibilities

• Personal Support & Academic Advising
• Academic Support
• International Student Support & Outreach
• Operations
• Event Support
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated experience working with a broad array of stakeholders to craft and implement collaborative, high-quality academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular programming and events.
• Experience in program design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Ability to connect with students of all backgrounds and experience levels; experience advising them on academic, professional, and personal goals.
• Strong public speaking, writing, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated project management, organizational skills, and detail orientation. Must be able to balance significant complexity and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information in accordance with University policies and FERPA

Benefits

Additional Information

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: 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. Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management: 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. This Position: The Assistant Director of Student Services plays a key role in supporting the academic, personal, and co-curricular success of students in the Two-Year MBA and Master of Professional Studies programs. This highly student-facing position, in conjunction with the wider Student Services team, provides support for a diverse population of approximately 750 Ithaca-based professional students and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners to foster an inclusive, engaging student experience. The Assistant Director provides comprehensive academic advising and personal support, helping students navigate degree requirements, course planning, and academic policies. The role also contributes to academic support initiatives, including tutoring coordination and collaboration with academic standards and integrity processes. A strong emphasis is placed on international student engagement, including orientation programming, cultural transition support, and partnership with campus offices on visa-related processes. In addition, the Assistant Director supports student programming and events, contributes to daily operations through cross-functional collaboration, manages student communications and advising systems, and participates in committee work related to student opportunities. This role is part of a collaborative Student Services team and works closely with partners across admissions, student activities, career management, and other key areas to enhance the overall student experience.

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