What You Will DoThe Assistant Director for Corporate and Employer Engagement plays a key role in advancing Cornell Duffield Engineering's external engagement strategy by supporting and expanding relationships with corporate partners. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Corporate and Employer Engagement within the Office of External Collaboration and Innovation, the Assistant Director helps align industry partnerships with the college's research, education, and talent development priorities.
This position focuses on identifying and cultivating opportunities for faculty collaboration across a range of engagement models, including research sponsorships, recruitment pipelines, innovation partnerships, and co-curricular programming. The Assistant Director coordinates closely with faculty, alumni affairs and development, and university partners to ensure a streamlined and inclusive experience for external stakeholders.
As a member of a dynamic and cross-functional team, the Assistant Director contributes to relationship management, proposal development, corporate outreach, and tracking of engagement metrics. This role supports the operational and strategic needs of the corporate engagement function and helps ensure that companies experience the full breadth of opportunities to invest in and partner with Cornell Duffield Engineering.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Assisting in developing and implementing strategies to engage corporate partners with Cornell Duffield Engineering.
- Coordinating and support meetings between faculty and external corporate contacts.
- Researching and track corporate trends, interests, and opportunities aligned with faculty strengths.
- Maintaining CRM records and prepare background materials, briefings, and presentations for partner meetings.
- Supporting cross-functional partnerships across research, innovation, and career functions.
- Collaborating with university units including University Foundation Relations and Corporate Philanthropy in Alumni Affairs and Development, Vice Provost for Research, Vice President for Innovation and External Engagement Strategy, and University Career Development.
- Helping manage events, campus visits, and communications that showcase engagement opportunities.
What We Need- Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent experience in business development, corporate outreach, public relations, or similar area.
- Strong group facilitation, organization, and project management skills.
- Prior experience in proactively developing corporate/university partnerships highly desirable. Ability to understand and communicate technical, scientific, and educational activities essential.
- Proven effective written and verbal communication skills, including the proven ability to conceive, develop, and write proposals that result in action.
- Must be team-oriented, self-directed, and able to effectively manage priorities and projects.
It would be a bonus if you have any of the following:- Master's degree preferred. Experience in development, fundraising, public affairs, and/or marketing would be extremely helpful.
Important Notes about Applying- A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
- This role requires occasional weekend and evening work.
- There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
- There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.
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University Job Title:External Relations Officer III
Job Family:Administration
Level:F
Pay Rate Type:Salary
Pay Range:$78,474.00 - $91,199.00
Remote Option Availability:Hybrid
Company:Endowed
Contact Name:Daniel Hyland
Contact Email:dbh226@cornell.edu
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