Associate Director of Brooks Career Development

This position is located on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York. You will be expected to work on the Ithaca campus, although you may be permitted to perform a portion of your work remotely.

Note: No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the Associate Director will be responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing student career coaching and preparation of career programming for the Brooks student population. This position will work closely with faculty, student services and administrative staff as well as the Cornell Career Network to create and promote courses, programs, workshops, information sessions, and other recruitment activities to support and educate students on critical aspects of career development as they relate to the fields of public policy.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing one-to-one career advisement to undergraduate and masters students within the Brooks School community, focusing on the MS and MPA programs. This includes drop-ins, in person and virtual scheduled appointments.
• Supporting delivery of a Brooks career development curriculum and delivery of career courses, programs, and events.
• Effectively collaborating with administration, faculty, and students to ensure that program goals are met.
• Building and maintaining relationships with alumni to support the career aspirations of Brooks School students.
• Monitoring career programming success through the tracking of employment outcomes.
• Develop metrics to assess the quality and effectiveness of career development programs and activities and report regularly to the Director and academic department leadership.
• They will select, train, and supervise the Peer Career Advisors.
• Represent the Brooks School for select committees, events, and programming run in partnership with Cornell Career Network

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.

What we require:

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. When applying to the position through our system, please attach your resume/cover letter in either Microsoft Work or PDF format.

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comfortable, effective, and enjoy working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences; in a highly interactive and engaged manner, ensuring the time to develop relationships with students and employers is invested.
• Experience managing multiple projects; possessing strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, results-oriented, persistent, resourceful, innovative.
• The ability to be a team leader and a team player.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Aptitude and ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and potential employers.
• Demonstrated maturity, judgment, and professional etiquette.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities and the ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred (not required) qualifications for the position include:

• Master's degree in public policy, higher education administration, student affairs, or related degree

• Prior experience in career development and/or experience working in advising, recruiting, employer relations, or student services field.
• Professional experience or knowledge of the field of public policy.
• Background in working with multiple disciplines and experience working in higher education.
• Experience working with high-level individuals to advance relationships.

What we offer:

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, 14 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day) and superior retirement contributions.

An active and diverse community to work and thrive in, Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!

University Job Title:
Student Career Development Associate III

Job Family:
Student Services

Level:
G

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

Pay Range:
$82,735.00 - $100,526.00

Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid

Company:
Contract College

Contact Name:
Stephanie Hyland

Contact Email:


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2026-11-05