Associate Director of Brooks Career Development

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

4d • $82,735 - $100,526 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Brooks Career Development plans, develops, and oversees student career coaching and career-preparation programming for the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the role 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 in career development related to public policy. The position focuses especially on students in the MS and MPA programs, while also serving undergraduate and master’s students across the Brooks School community. The role is based on Cornell’s Ithaca campus; a portion of the work may be performed remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comfort working effectively and engaging interactively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and investing time in developing relationships with students and employers.
• Experience managing multiple projects and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function 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 interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• 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 advocating for people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Submit a cover letter and resume with the application.

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 in 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 undergraduate and master’s students, with a focus on the MS and MPA programs, through drop-ins and in-person or virtual scheduled appointments.
• Support delivery of the Brooks career development curriculum, 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.
• Monitor career programming success by tracking 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.
• Select, train, and supervise Peer Career Advisors.
• Represent the Brooks School on select committees and at events and programming run in partnership with the Cornell Career Network.
• Help foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment through respectful, cooperative, inclusive communication 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.
• 14 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: Manager