The Opportunity

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is seeking an innovative and student-centered Assistant Director of Engaged, Experiential, and Entrepreneurial (E3) Career Development to design and lead career development and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for success in a global workforce.

This position will oversee and expand opportunities including study abroad, study away, CALS Global Fellows, and other domestic and international experiential learning programs. The Assistant Director will collaborate with faculty and staff across CALS to develop new programs, support students participating in E3 opportunities, and connect experiential learning to career readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative career development and experiential learning programs, including domestic and international opportunities that connect students' academic experiences with career readiness.

• Lead and oversee existing and newly developed programs, including study abroad, study away, CALS Global Fellows, and other engaged learning opportunities.

• Advise students on career development and provide guidance to students exploring or participating in E3 programs and experiential learning opportunities.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff across CALS to develop, implement, and strengthen engaged and experiential learning programs.

• Evaluate program feasibility, effectiveness, and impact, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

• Partner with the CALS Director of Career Development on strategic planning, program development, and initiatives that advance student career readiness.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Contract College position based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Work hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am-3:30pm on Fridays, with one evening teaching commitment during the fall and spring semesters for seven weeks each semester.

About the Office of Student Services

The Office of Student Services collaborates with CALS students to help define and navigate their undergraduate journey, offering a centralized hub of resources that unlock transformative opportunities aligned with their academic goals. Students receive comprehensive guidance and support across various areas, including academic advising, resource navigation, degree tracking, career planning, experiential learning (such as research, internships, and international programs), skill development, graduate school preparation, and job search strategies.   

What We Need

We are seeking a team member with a forward-thinking approach to career development and a commitment to preparing students for an increasingly global workforce. The ideal candidate will have international experience, such as living, working, or studying abroad, along with a strong understanding of diverse cultures and global perspectives. Additionally, you will have:

 

• A Bachelor's degree and 3 – 5 years’ experience in career services, student services or related field/department or equivalent combination.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proactive approach to work responsibilities.

• Proven ability to navigate complex projects with all stakeholders.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.

• Project management skills, ability to bridge academics, students and experiences.

• Experience working independently while supporting the efforts of the overall team.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influence skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities. 

• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

• The ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. 

• The ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include: 

• Master’s degree.

• 3-5 years’ experience in business, a corporate setting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role
  remotely 1 day per week and on-campus 4 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

• This position is based in Ithaca, New York. Employees who work remotely may receive
  multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.

• 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: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell

• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

   

University Job Title:

Student Career Development Associate II

   

Job Family:

Student Services

   

Level:

F

   

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

   

Pay Range:

$72,209.00 - $77,625.00

   

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

   

Company:

Contract College

   

Contact Name:

Jamie Doss

   

Contact Email:

jjd293@cornell.edu

   

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2026-09-16