Assistant Director of Career Development

The Assistant Director of Career Development Opportunity

The Assistant Director of Career Development delivers a comprehensive career development model for undergraduate and graduate students and assists in the development of industry-specific career pathways. Working closely with administration, faculty, recruiters, alumni, student organizations, and students across multiple undergraduate and graduate programs, this role provides one-on-one career advisement, develops and delivers professional development programming, and supports the achievement of program goals and successful post-graduation outcomes. The Assistant Director tracks and reports employment outcomes using established industry standards, builds and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and partners with college leadership to assess program effectiveness through data-informed continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-engagement environment, demonstrates a proactive and solutions-oriented approach when priorities evolve, and operates with a "one team" mindset, readily contributing beyond assigned responsibilities to achieve collective goals and exceptional results. A commitment to collaboration, inclusion, respect, and supporting student success is essential.

About The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university’s three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw—within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the SC Johnson College of Business comprehensive career development model for undergraduate students and deliver programming that supports career development, career management, and internship and job outcomes.

• Meet one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students to formulate personalized career development plans and provide guidance on career readiness, career exploration, job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, LinkedIn profiles, behavioral interviewing, job offer negotiations, and OPT/CPT resources for international students.

• Partner with undergraduate student organizations, employers, recruiters, alumni, and industry stakeholders to enhance career development experiences and create opportunities for recruitment, networking, career treks, career fairs, job shadows, and employer engagement.

• Track and support internship and full-time employment outcomes; conduct research on job and internship opportunities; and utilize career technologies including Salesforce, Handshake, OfferView, 12Twenty and V-Mock to support student engagement, career planning, and reporting.

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Career Development model through orientation programming, employment outcomes data collection, admissions and student engagement events, professional development, and collaboration across the School, College, and University.

What We Need

For further consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 to years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in working directly with college level students, and an ability to interface with alumnus and corporate recruiters from across the globe.

• Familiarity with business school education, and industries/functions including real estate, consulting, and finance.

• Ability to work well with others while creating a high-quality and respectful work environment is required. Demonstrated ability to monitor and deliver results and measure opportunities for program improvement.

• Experience that demonstrates sound judgment, creativity, management, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work well within a team of professionals.

• Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.

• Must be able to navigate and effectively use software systems, such as Handshake, Canvas, Qualtrics, 12 Twenty and Salesforce.

• Experience working with inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing programs. 

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

• Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends to support program goals. Must be willing to travel at least five times on an annual basis.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

• Exceptional candidates with relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply.

• Master’s degree in career counseling, student affairs, higher ed administration, business administration, real estate or related degrees.
• An advanced understanding of career choices for business majors, prior experience working with graduate and professional students and a proven track record of supporting student post-graduation outcomes.

The selected candidate will work fully onsite during the initial onboarding and training period, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement thereafter based on business needs and supervisor approval. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the specific schedule determined in collaboration with the supervisor.

Rewards and Benefits

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

• 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 and relocation are 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:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Melissa Dorward-Bauman

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

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