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Cornell University is an Ivy League institution whose teaching and research span a broad range of academic disciplines. Its community includes Weill Cornell Medicine, which brings together medical education, biomedical research, and patient care while contributing to advances in healthcare and biotechnology.
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Assistant Director of Corporate and Employer Engagement

Build industry partnerships for Cornell Duffield Engineering by connecting faculty with corporate collaborators. Coordinate employer outreach, recruitment pathways, research sponsorships, and cross-campus engagement.

USUnited StatesNYNew York
$78,474 – $91,199 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredDirector

Description

  • Develop strategies to engage corporate partners with Cornell Duffield Engineering.
  • Arrange meetings between faculty and corporate contacts, providing coordination and support.
  • Track corporate trends, interests, and opportunities that match faculty strengths.
  • Keep customer relationship management records up to date.
  • Create background documents, briefings, and presentations for partner meetings.
  • Support partnerships spanning research, innovation, and career services.
  • Work with University Foundation Relations, Corporate Philanthropy in Alumni Affairs and Development, the Vice Provost for Research, the Vice President for Innovation and External Engagement Strategy, and University Career Development.
  • Assist with events, campus visits, and communications that present opportunities for engagement.
  • Strengthen corporate relationships and align industry partnerships with research, education, and talent development priorities.
  • Help manage relationships, develop proposals, conduct corporate outreach, and track engagement metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience, or equivalent experience, in business development, corporate outreach, public relations, or a related field.
  • Strong skills in group facilitation, organization, and project management.
  • Experience proactively building corporate-university partnerships is highly desirable.
  • Ability to understand and communicate technical, scientific, and educational work.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to develop and write proposals that lead to action.
  • Collaborative and self-directed approach.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and projects effectively.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience in development, fundraising, public affairs, or marketing would be especially useful.
  • A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
  • Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care options.
  • Generous retirement contributions.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Employee discounts at local and national retailers.
  • Three weeks of vacation.
  • 13 holidays.
  • Two additional floating holidays.
  • Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
  • Tuition assistance for external education.
  • Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Hybrid flexibility, typically allowing remote work two days per week.
  • Relocation assistance is not available.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.

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