University Policy Director

Cornell University is seeking a University Policy Director. In this role, you will be the key facilitator for the strategic development, review, and dissemination of University policies that impact Ithaca-based campuses, Cornell Tech, and Weill Cornell Medicine.

You will perform a leadership role providing expertise and guidance regarding all aspects of policymaking including the conduct of the policy process to the University community for campus-wide policies. You will advise senior administrators on policy development, revisions, and implementation procedures to achieve consistency and to avoid duplication or conflicts among policies. You will identify policies, procedures, processes, or practices that could be revised, simplified, eliminated, or created to better meet the needs of the university community.

You will provide oversight and development of the electronic Policy Library, which serves as the authoritative source of policies and related procedures and for implementation and maintenance of a well-defined and user-friendly policy development process.

You will report to Cornell University’s Associate Compliance Officer and collaborate with leadership to integrate policy with the university compliance program.

What you will need…

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 7 years’ experience in policy development, review, and management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Excel, and FileMaker Pro
• High level of organization and task management
• Experience in editing and archiving policy documents in order to maintain a transparent document history trail
• Deep understanding of how to work with responsible units in a collaborative way
• Experience in and ability to successfully communicate with all levels of university
• Strong business/technical writing skills
• Strong critical thinking skills combined with ability to quickly identify whether a question should be directed to the policy owner
• Ability to quickly cultivate trust-based relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and to manage and meet multiple priorities and deadlines within a complex and diverse environment
• Ability to manage confidential and other sensitive matters appropriately
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Ability to pass a background check as required

What is preferred…

• Business analytics, project management, policy management software experience
• Library sciences, policy, regulatory affairs, compliance, or similar background
• Professional experience working in a large, decentralized university or comparable setting
• Familiarity with standard policies and other aspects of administration in the context of a university
• Compliance program experience

Rewards & Benefits:

• Work with a progressive leadership team and an ambitious division.
• Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions:3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

• Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information, follow the link. Benefits at Cornell.

Interested candidates must apply through the Careers at Cornell website, https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/University-Policy-Director_WDR-00022058-1

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. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses in Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

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.