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The Cornell School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions (SCE) is looking for an Associate Dean of Administration to join the School’s Leadership team. The Associate Dean is a strategic partner to the Dean, and functions as the college business officer overseeing all administrative activities in support of the academic mission of the School. SCE is embarking on new initiatives that make this an exciting time to be part of the School and will provide opportunities for career advancement for the selected candidate.
About the Cornell School of Continuing Education
Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions (SCE) serves as Cornell’s gateway to lifelong learning, providing traditional and non-traditional learners alike with innovative, flexible, and accessible educational opportunities that transform lives, advance careers, and positively impact communities around the world.
In partnership with Cornell schools and colleges and with eCornell, SCE offers Summer Session/Winter Session courses for credit on campus, off campus, and online, Precollege programs, and Part-time study for visiting students, year-round. In Fiscal Year 2022-23, SCE mounted more than 400 classes and programs, enrolled and registered more than 5,600 matriculated Cornell and visiting precollege, undergraduate, and graduate students, and collected approximately $31 million in tuition, program fees, gifts, and other resources.
In addition, SCE is launching a new online part-time bachelor’s degree program for non-traditional students, working closely with Cornell’s Provost, the Vice Provost for External Education, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and an advisory board of Cornell faculty members.
Position Responsibilities:
While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.
This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful applicant is expected to work primarily on campus but could work a hybrid schedule as business needs allow. The hybrid remote schedule is subject to change to accommodate programmatic needs.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree with five to seven years of proven success in a senior level administrative or management role with substantial financial and human resources responsibility, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Preferred Qualifications:
Rewards and Benefits:
The minimum salary for this position will be $160,000.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to be fully considered for this position. Both documents should be added to the resume section of the application.
This position does not support visa sponsorship.
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Administrator VIJob Family:
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$139,876.00 - $170,960.00Remote Option Availability:
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Brenda JolyJob Titles and Pay Ranges:
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Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
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