Associate Director of Brooks Career Development

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Brooks Career Development plans, develops, and oversees student career coaching and career preparation programming for the Brooks School of Public Policy. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the position works closely with faculty, student services and administrative staff, and the Cornell Career Network to create and promote courses, programs, workshops, information sessions, and recruitment activities that educate and support students pursuing careers related to public policy. The role focuses particularly on career advising for students in the MS and MPA programs and also serves undergraduate students.

The Associate Director collaborates with school stakeholders, cultivates alumni relationships, assesses career programming and employment outcomes, and selects, trains, and supervises Peer Career Advisors. The role represents the Brooks School on selected committees and at events and programming conducted in partnership with the Cornell Career Network. The position is based on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, with a portion of work potentially performed remotely. No visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comfort and effectiveness working interactively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, with a commitment to building relationships with students and employers.
• Experience managing multiple projects and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, results-oriented, persistent, resourceful, and innovative approach.
• Ability to be both a team leader and a team player.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and management experience.
• Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and potential employers.
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and professional etiquette.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities and advocating for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public policy, higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Prior experience in career development or in advising, recruiting, employer relations, or student services.
• Professional experience or knowledge of public policy.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines and in higher education.
• Experience working with high-level individuals to advance relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one career advisement to Brooks School undergraduate and master’s students, with a focus on MS and MPA students, through drop-ins and scheduled in-person and virtual appointments.
• Support delivery of the Brooks career development curriculum, career courses, programs, and events.
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, and students to ensure program goals are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni to support Brooks School students’ career aspirations.
• Track employment outcomes and develop metrics to assess the quality and effectiveness of career development programs and activities.
• Report career-program assessment results regularly to the Director and academic department leadership.
• Select, train, and supervise Peer Career Advisors.
• Represent the Brooks School on selected committees and in events and programming conducted in partnership with the Cornell Career Network.
• Foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment through respectful, inclusive, collaborative conduct and support for work/life integration.

Benefits

• Educational benefits.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Health care options.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• Fourteen university-paid holidays, including the end-of-year winter break through New Year’s Day.
• Retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level