About This Position 

The Assistant Director for CBE/MSE MEng Programs will work closely with both departments to build and carry out their respective MEng programs. The incumbent will partner with the Directors of the MEng programs and the Directors of Administration to create and implement strategic initiatives as programs evolve, improve, and grow. This includes taking the leadership role in the development of, recruitment, admission, planning activities and data management for prospective and current students in alignment with Cornell University strategic enrollment goals. In addition, this person will be critical to the development and approval of a distance learning option for MEng students.  

The person in this position provides expertise, guidance, and judgment in decision-making to support the operations of the MEng programs. They will interact with faculty, prospective and current students, staff, corporate partners and alumni as appropriate to provide internal and external communications about the programs and opportunities to engage with our students.  

What We Need 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination. 
• Experience in higher education, working in a student service area or similar.  
• Experience in the delivery of excellent customer service to diverse constituencies. 
• 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. 
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.  

About This Position 

The Assistant Director of Engineering Advising provides developmental advising related to course and major selection, academic performance, success strategies, and personal health and wellbeing. 

In this role, you will:

• Deliver accurate and current information to students regarding major, college, and university degree requirements, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work in partnership with engineering Faculty Advisors, Peer Advisors, college leadership, administration, and student services staff, as well as faculty from other Cornell colleges and schools and various other University entities, including Cornell Health, Counseling and Psychological Services, Cornell Police, the Dean of Students Office, Student Support and Advocacy Services, Housing, and the Office of Global Learning.
• Serve as a member of the Committee on Academic Standards, Petitions, and Credit, which includes the review of students’ academic records and implementation of appropriate academic action.
• Assist with review of voluntary, health, and required leaves of absence as necessary. 

About This Position 

The Assistant Director for Graduate Affairs plays a pivotal leadership role in the administration, stewardship, recruitment, marketing, and operations related to management of the PhD fields (ME, AE, & TAM), Master of Science Program, and the Future Leaders in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (FLAME) program.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expertise, guidance, and judgment in decision-making to support the operations of the graduate programs, developing and implementing strategic data management processes, professional/career development events, and other programming in order to ensure that students are able to progress in a thriving and supportive learning and research environment.
• Liaise with campus partners to support students across a range of academic and socio-emotional concerns, while also working collaboratively to provide timely and appropriate interventions.
• Provide wise counsel, a listening ear, and the ability to know when to refer students out for support to existing resources at the university.