Assistant Director of Admissions- International & Communications Lead

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 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 244 research faculty, 44,000 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.

SC Johnson Graduate School of Management:

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell delivers educational programming across six different MBA programs with the intent of developing highly successful and ethical business leaders of the future. Relying on the pillars of performance learning, a collaborative community and Cornell's vast connections, the Johnson faculty produce students equipped to excel in the current cross-functional, collaborative, digital economy.

The Cornell Executive MBA Americas provides working professionals the opportunity to pursue an Ivy League graduate degree by undertaking a rigorous seventeen-month course of study in business management without interrupting their careers.

Classes are delivered via multi-point interactive videoconferencing to study teams of 6-8 students in 12-plus physical and online boardroom locations across North and South America. All classes are synchronous and interactive, providing a live classroom experience. The program is operated in partnership with the Smith School of Business at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

Approximately 160 students are enrolled in the Americas MBA each year. Students begin the program in late-June with the first of four on campus sessions. The four sessions are held on Cornell's Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses, as well as at Queen's locations in Ontario Canada.

Enrollment representatives within Cornell's colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate and partner with the Enrollment Division to accomplish the University's enrollment goals.

Assistant Director of Admissions- International & Communications Lead:

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.

The EMBA Admissions Office is responsible for all admissions activities related to Johnson's Executive MBA Programs. This includes providing comprehensive support to applicants, setting the strategic direction and annual enrollment goals, and developing communications, events, and other means to connect with candidates. The office is known for delivering a high quality, high touch admissions experience for applicants.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Admissions for the EMBA Americas program, the Assistant Director is a key point of contact for applicants to the program, from initial inquiry through matriculation.

The Assistant Director will advise candidates, conduct preliminary reviews of applicant credentials, conduct applicant interviews, and act as a member of the Admissions Committee. The Assistant Director also assists in planning events for prospective students, including the management of the registration process and organization of student and alumni hosts and volunteers. He or she also monitors the program website for accuracy and opportunities for refinement.

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Senior Director of Admissions on a comprehensive communication plan for candidates. They will utilize Pardot and other software tools to create and disseminate messages to candidates in the admissions funnel. They will also be a liaison with Smith School of Business at Queen's University, our partner for this program.

The Assistant Director will work with approximately 50% of the candidates during a typical admissions cycle. A portion of these candidates will be international.

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.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years relevant work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and writing abilities.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Pro-active, flexible, team-oriented, and student/customer service focused with the ability to use sound judgment, act with discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as well as some domestic travel, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree with a minimum of five or more years of experience is preferred.
• Experience working with post-graduate students and high-profile executives.
• Spanish-language proficiency.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Ithaca, NY. Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
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• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• 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.

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• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Ithaca, NY.

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