Position Opportunity Announcement Title: Associate Director of Student Services and Operations, American Indian Program Phone: 607-254-8370, TTY 607-255-4943 Website: http://www.cornell.edu/ Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. The American Indian Program strives to develop new generations of educated Native and non-Native peoples who will contemplate, study, and contribute to the building of nation and community in Native America. The American Indian Program at Cornell University seeks an energetic and experienced Associate Director to serve as a strategic partner with the Director. The Associate Director will: develop and oversee the identification and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate Native students; work collaboratively with the entire staff in support of the Programs mission; supervise all administrative and business operations, prioritize and facilitate daily decision-making in management of the Program; and help set and achieve annual and long-term objectives. Key to success will be abilities, (1) to understand and strengthen all essential components of the Program, which include outreach and education; (2) to provide leadership and coordination within the program. The Associate Director will oversee the working procedures and will maintain close working relationships with University central offices, acting as liaison with both existing and potential students at Cornell and other Universities. Take a lead role in the program development and maintenance of counseling/advising regarding academic, administrative and social aspects of the University for enrolled native students. Supervise operations of the American Indian Program and work to ensure effective communication among all Program areas.