Details
Posted: 13-Nov-22
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Associate Dean for Administration and Finance- Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
New hires are required to provide documentation showing primary vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Who we are:
The Brooks School of Public Policy, launched in September 2021, harnesses the university's wide-ranging expertise in public policy teaching, research, and engagement into a shared academic home. Various established policy-focused institutes and programs from across the university are part of the school, boosting its scholarship and outreach activities. The Brooks School is introducing new and expanded undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional public policy courses, and degrees. The School's faculty, with expertise in every region of the world, apply a global, interdisciplinary, and problem-oriented focus to a broad set of public policy issues. Building upon existing and developing academic strengths at Cornell, the school's core areas of focus include data science and technology policy; environmental and sustainability policy; health policy; human security; inequality and social policy; the politics and economics of development; and race, racism, and public policy.
Position Summary:
The Associate Dean for Administration and Finance serves as the chief business and operating officer of the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, overseeing a budget of over $30 million with aggressive goals for growth in the coming years, serving a combined staff and faculty of over 100 and 700 undergraduate, professional masters, and Ph.D. students, and managing additional complexities associated with the School's interdisciplinary reach across campus and collaborations with multiple colleges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary advisor to the Dean in all areas of administration with oversight of administrative operations.
- Responsible for the direction and leadership of the following areas: Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Compliance, and Faculty Support. Brooks has a shared services model in partnership with the College of Human Ecology for IT, Facilities, Business Service Center, and HR.
- Sits as a member of the Dean's executive leadership team for the college and participates in strategic planning and executive decision-making.
- High visibility position with a high level of responsibility, discretion, and confidentiality; leadership role within the broader Cornell community in influencing university policy.
This role requires the following:
- MS or MBA degree with a minimum of 5-7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in senior-level management positions.
- Proven success in financial management and planning, strategic planning, and organizational development.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within teams and across constituent groups.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage varied responsibilities across multiple functions.
- Demonstrated success in problem-solving, analytical approaches to decision-making, data management reporting, and planning.
- Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, advocacy, and ability to represent units professionally and ethically with tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated success in meeting organizational objectives through negotiation and consensus and community building with a wide, varied, and diverse constituency.
What we offer:
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
To Apply:
External (non-Cornell) candidates, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We're an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO and Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
University Job Title:
Administrator VII
Job Family:
Administration
Level:
I
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$155,438.00 - $189,980.00
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Salina Hoque
Number of Openings:
1
Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Unique applicable skills.
Current Employees:
Online Submission Guidelines:
Employment Assistance:
Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.
Notice to Applicants:
EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
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