Brooks DC Resident Fellow

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy is seeking to hire a Brooks DC Resident Fellow based in Washington, DC. The Resident Fellow is a 12-month, live-in position that supports and facilitates courses and curricular activities inside and outside the classroom. Reporting to the Brooks DC Director of Teaching and Learning and the Brooks Senior Associate Dean responsible for DC programs, the Resident Fellow is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of courses taught in the Brooks DC program from course inception through the course term including coordinating special events and activities within courses such as hosting guest speakers, accompanying students on visits to government offices, landmark, and cultural institutions.

The Opportunity
The Brooks DC Resident Fellow will support three of the core courses in Fall Semester (Immersive Policy, Ethics and Public Policy, and Success in Brooks) providing teaching assistance to faculty members with student assessment and grading as assigned. In the Spring term, the Resident fellow will provide comparable support to one core course (Engaged Learning about Policymaking) and any other courses as designated by the Brooks Senior Associate Dean. Similarly, support for Summer term courses will be designated by the Senior Associate Dean. The Resident Fellow also serves as a first point of contact for students seeking academic support; they will meet with students individually and in groups and maintain regular office hours for student drop-ins. As a live-in position, the Resident Fellow will also share in an on-call rotation and is expected to fulfill duties and participate in programming that enhances the residential and student experience. They will also work closely with the broader Brooks DC team including another 12-month, live-in staff member, the Director of Residential and Student Life. These roles are supported by an administrative team that helps facilitate the program including maintenance of the facility with a DC-based property management firm and an Ithaca-based position that promotes the programs and supports students in their internship searches. The entire Brooks DC team receives support from relevant Assistant and Associate Deans of the Brooks School, interacting regularly with Ithaca-based counterparts to ensure alignment with the Brooks School’s mission and adherence to relevant school and university policies and procedures.

Salary: Annual compensation for this position is $55,500 - $57,500. The value of a one-bedroom apartment with utilities and internet included are factored into the annual compensation for this on-site live-in position.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions Include: 
Course and Student Academic Support 50%

Approximately 5-7 courses are taught in the Fall and Spring, 2 courses are taught in the Summer. In the Fall term the Fellow will support first-year coursework and students, and Spring and Summer they will support upper-division coursework and students.

• Serve as a teaching assistant for courses as assigned by the Brooks School Senior Associate Dean. Teaching assistant duties may include some or all the following depending on the course structure, pedagogy, and instructor preferences:

o Hold office hours to meet with students individually or in groups 

o Answer students’ general questions about the course requirements and assignments; when possible based on expertise and experience, answer questions about the material and give guidance as students complete assigned work including evaluating and giving feedback on draft assignments  

o Be aware of students’ academic performance and overall academic standing, and direct instructors to resources including the University reporting tool for academic concerns

o Attend class meetings, track attendance and participation

o Read assigned class materials

o Grade assignments including quizzes, exams, papers, and final projects

o Proctor exams

o Support instructors in managing student disability accommodations (e.g., coordinated extended time and/or distraction-free exam rooms)

o Evaluate potential plagiarism and other types of academic integrity violations using appropriate tools, systems, and software; report violations to instructors and the Director of Teaching and Learning for action

o Assist instructors with maintaining course materials such as posting information and materials to Canvas, and connecting instructors with administrative staff for more specialized or complex administrative support

• Coordinate with the Administrative team to ensure classrooms are set up and well-functioning for each class day including supply and AV needs including guests joining a class via Zoom

Course-related Events, Programming, Communication, and Community Building 20%
• For the DC programs core courses: support the courses’ special events including guest speakers and offsite travel to locations around Washington D.C. Collaborate with instructors as they plan the course and design events. Lead the operational planning and execution of offsite events to ensure they are well thought out and run smoothly (e.g., plan for travel time required, clear route to reach the location on time, any security requirements at the location, considering accessibility/accommodations issues for students, guiding students as to appropriate attire for the event)
• For other courses in the program – assist with the same as requested by instructors 
• Assist in developing program goals and objectives, assess and evaluate programs success
• Coordinate with the Administrative team to plan and execute these events:
o Confirm budget and funding source(s)
o Make purchases in keeping with university purchasing guidelines and procedures
o Complete any necessary risk management or other review or approval needed
• Coordinate with the Director of Residential and Student Life to ensure events are not scheduled in conflict with other non-course-related student programming
• In collaboration with the Director of Residential and Student Life, for first-year students in the fall, integrate academic support content into the offerings for non-course-related events such as study skills and time management workshops; these should draw on resources from the Learning Strategies Center and other University departments as relevant.

Residential and Student Life Participation 25%

Student Life
• Serve as a resource and role model for students and contribute to cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging.
• Interact regularly and informally with students in the building, including regular attendance at events such as community dinners, local outings, and events as organized by the Director of Residential & Student Life
• Support set-up, hosting, and clean-up of events in the building following facility operating procedures.

Residential Life
• Be present during student move-in and move-out each semester.
• Support a smooth opening and closing of each semester including participating in orientation presentations, activities, and ongoing resident meetings to establish a safe and inclusive residential community.  
• To maintain the safety and security of residents, staff, faculty, and facilities, be trained on the operation and maintenance of life safety systems including fire alarm and security alarms. 
• Respond to and manage life safety issues as they occur. Follow up on resident compliance with policies and processes.

On-Call Residence Hall Coverage
• Provide on-call coverage for crisis support and conflict resolution.
• Responsible for 1 week per month of on-call coverage during the Fall and Spring Semesters – from program move-in through move-out.
• Responsible for 2 weeks per month of on-call coverage during the Summer term.
o The balance of on-call coverage provided by one other live-in staff member, the Director of Residential & Student Life. The Resident Fellow will report any incidents while on call to the Director of Residential & Student Life.
• There are no student residents in the building for approximately 4 weeks in December and January; 2 weeks in May, and 3 weeks in August at which time this position has no on-call responsibilities. 
• Must schedule vacation and leaves outside on-call coverage, when there are no residents (4 weeks in December, 2 weeks in May, and 3 weeks in August), or when the Director of Residential and Student Life is on call.

Other position-related responsibilities 5%
• Complete training specific to university academic and student services roles and residential staff. This may include occasional travel to Ithaca to participate in training sessions.
• Engage in professional development.
• Participate in projects or other duties as assigned with occasional work responsibility falling above or below the current classification. 
• Completion of any university required compliance trainings. 

* 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. 

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience supporting college students.
• Required to live in the residence hall 12 months per year and interact regularly with students and staff. To meet these requirements, the Fellow is provided a one-bedroom apartment, and basic internet service and utilities (excluding cable service).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in public policy, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Education or other appropriate field.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience as a teacher/instructor, teaching assistant, course grader, academic advisor, program assistant, or residential advisor at the undergraduate level.
• Experience supporting first-year college students.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to serve on-call and effectively respond to crises as needed.
• Experience organizing events for medium-sized groups (up to 50) including off-site travel; demonstrated skill and tact in interacting with individuals in senior positions in industry or government/non-profit organizations
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.   
• Demonstrated experience in being a team player, ability to manage priorities, and working in an evolving environment.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.  

Important Position Details
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Materials
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

What We Offer in Total Rewards and Benefits
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
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• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: https://hr.cornell.edu/about/employment-policy-practice/employment-policies/time-and-leaves/holiday-and-accrued-time.
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About the Brooks School and its DC Programs

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy harnesses the University’s broad disciplinary excellence in public policy, along with its innovative teaching, research, and engagement programs, to solve pressing global challenges. The school’s prestigious faculty apply an interdisciplinary and problem-oriented focus to wide-ranging public policy issues as they explore how government choices intersect with people’s lives. 

Located near Dupont Circle in Washington D.C., the Brooks School’s DC programs offer inspiring, immersive public policy education and learning coupled with a supportive and engaging residential and student life experience to three cohorts of Cornell University students per year. 
• Each fall, approximately 40-50 first-year, first-semester undergraduates from the Brooks School will join Brooks DC Start to jumpstart their policy studies with a full load of required and elective coursework that includes co-curricular experiences only possible in DC.
• Each spring, 40-50 upper-division students (2nd-semester second-years and above) from any college or school at Cornell enroll in a full-course load and complete a part-time internship.
• Each summer, another 40-50 upper-division students take one or two summer classes and complete a full-time internship.

The Brooks School DC Programs are housed at the corner of 22nd and O Streets in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. The facility offers single and double residence apartments that include their own bathroom and kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, and microwave. The building is equipped with 24-hour cameras and a monitored security and fire alarm system. Classrooms, meeting rooms, and a student lounge provide ample space for classes, programs, events, and study.

Go to https://publicpolicy.cornell.edu/ to learn more about the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University.

University Job Title:

Teaching Supp Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

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E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$62,035.00 - $67,938.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Donna Patykula

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