Assistant Director of Admissions & Scholarship, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

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.

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

This Position:

The Admissions team at the Samuel Curtis Johnson School of Management is charged with attracting, selecting, and matriculating the highest caliber of diverse students in the Two-year Residential MBA program.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Scholarship and with minimal supervision, the Assistant Director focuses on reading and interviewing candidates for the Two-year Residential MBA program. The Assistant Director, serving as a member of the Admissions Committee, will evaluate applications, conduct interviews, and recommend admissions decisions.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for managing the Student Ambassador Program and Campus Visit opportunities. This includes developing the ambassador program, selecting and training participants, and managing their experience. The Assistant Director will also coordinate with faculty and student ambassadors to organize campus visit opportunities each fall and spring.

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.

Frequent travel (domestic and international) is required along with evening and weekend hours.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with two to four years of work experience or equivalent combination.

* Professional experience with higher education admissions is required.

* Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary along with strong presentation skills.

* Successful candidate will be organized and have demonstrated follow-through.

* Clear understanding, or demonstrated aptitude to understand, higher education issues.

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