Undergraduate Program and Advising Coordinator-Department of Animal Science

Undergraduate Program and Advising Coordinator-Department of Animal Science

About the Department of Animal Science

The Department of Animal Science offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the biology and management of food, laboratory and companion animal species. Our research programs advance our understanding of animal biology and address local and global issues facing animal industries today. Our goals are to discover and develop new techniques and information to benefit animals, agriculture and human health. Our internationally recognized faculty have diverse interests in animal management, breeding, genetics, physiology, nutrition, growth biology and microbiology.

The Opportunity

Join our team as the Undergraduate Program and Advising Coordinator (UPAC) and play a key role in supporting undergraduate majors and prospective students in the Department of Animal Science.

Are you passionate about shaping the academic journeys of future changemakers? Join our team as a cornerstone of undergraduate success in a dynamic, student-centered role! This position plays a vital part in program planning and development, coordination, and advising. Your mission? To build and sustain a vibrant, thriving student community while providing exceptional academic support to both incoming and current students in their chosen major. If you're enthusiastic about higher education, collaboration, and helping students thrive, we'd love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise undergraduate students on academic requirements, career pathways, study abroad programs, and internship opportunities.
• Assist students considering a change of major and provide faculty with mentoring best practices..
• Develop career planning resources and collaborate with CALS Student Services to connect students with job and internship opportunities.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of advisees and track student progress.
• Work with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to coordinate the Animal Science major, including faculty advisor assignments and curriculum planning.
• Manage the program budget and oversee event planning, workshops, and recruitment efforts.
• Organize new student orientation, coordinate course schedules, and ensure accurate grade submissions and course evaluations.

This is a full-time (39 hours/week) Contract College position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement after a period of orientation and training. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Typical work hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.

What You Need

We are seeking a team member who is organized, adaptable, and detail oriented. Additionally, you will:

• Hold an Associate's degree and 4 to 6 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Display strong customer service skills.
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven experience prioritizing multiple projects.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize initiative and accuracy in providing information.
• Be flexible and open to new ideas.
• Have experience with independent program coordination and activity management.
• Be experienced at providing effective academic guidance for students.
• Have the ability to work under general supervision.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Utilize sound judgment, innovation, and creativity.
• Utilize discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Display the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Display the ability to work well with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, and students.
• Utilize ethical judgment when representing the University.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or previous experience working in an academic setting.
• Experience advising and providing guidance to students and prospective students on two or more of the following: academic requirements, career interests, extracurricular opportunities, study abroad or internship opportunities.
• Knowledge of undergraduate policies and procedures, including knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Expertise with Cornell student procedures and business systems including Bursar online system (processing online awards and requesting item types), Workday, and PeopleSoft, student tracking, and grading systems.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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