Assistant Director, EOP/HEOP, OADI, Student Advising and Engagement

Office of the Academic Discovery and Impact (OADI) seeking an Assistant Director, EOP/HEOP, OADI, Student Advising and Engagement. This is a full time, 40 hour/week, on-campus position (within daily commuting distance from Ithaca, NY). This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with four days a week in office, one day remote to be determined at the time of hire. Fully remote work is not available for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation assistance is not available for this position. A CV and cover letter must be included with the application. Although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we strongly encourage interested candidates to apply no later than 10/19/2026. Anticipated start date is January 2027. About the Office of Academic Discovery and ImpactThe Office of Academic Discovery and Impact (OADI) serves as a centralized hub that provides academic and professional-development support and resources for students who participate in or are interested in participating in its signature programs, as well as any other students who are interested in taking advantage of its unique advising model. OADI advisors work with students from all undergraduate colleges and schools, with a special focus on supporting the academic, professional, and community needs of students who are first-generation college goers and/or from lower-income backgrounds.The Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) were established in 1967 and 1969 to help facilitate students whose financial and academic environments have not allowed their potential to come to fruition. Cornell has hosted these programs since their start with the mission of "any person, any study" being central to opportunity and access.The OpportunityIf you have a passion for supporting the achievement first-generation, low-income, opportunity program scholars; look no further. Reporting to the Director, OADI/Director of Student Opportunity Programs, the Assistant Director of EOP/HEOP and OADI, Student Advising and Engagement will: * Provide operational leadership and oversight of student opportunity programs in the Director's absence, ensuring continuity of program operations, services, and priorities. * Provide academic, personal, and financial advising to students utilizing the services offered by OADI, primarily supporting students enrolled in the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program and Higher Education Opportunity Program (EOP/HEOP). * Create and implement leadership development programs for OADI students including leading the OADI Peer Mentor Program. * Recruit, evaluate and assist in the selection of students in coordination with Undergraduate Admissions Office, College Admissions Offices and OADI. May be required to travel within New York State to present the University and EOP/HEOP to prospective students, families, and high school partners. * Manage EOP/HEOP transfer admissions process. * Working directly with the OVPUE and the co-chairs of PAAL to be a contributing member of the university-wide Professional Academic Advising Leaders (PAAL) community.What We Will Need Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, Social Sciences or related field and at least 3 years of full time work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role. * Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Knowledge of student development theory and how to implement it in various one-on-one situations. * Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key university administrators in a complex campus structure. * Experience working with underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. A strong team orientation is essential. Excellent writing, organizational, interpersona