Employer Engagement Consultant- Cornell Duffield Engineering Office of External Collaboration and Innovation (Hybrid)

About the role

Building on our 150-plus-year legacy as one of the nation's preeminent engineering colleges, the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering is a purpose-driven, inclusive community committed to developing the knowledge, capabilities, and people needed to forge a better future. Comprising more than 10 schools and departments, we are rooted in Ithaca, New York, with a growing presence in New York City and a global network of alumni and collaborators. Guided by our core values, our faculty and staff regularly engage across disciplines and intentionally bring together a range of perspectives as they lead and support ambitious efforts to tackle societal challenges, develop the next generation of leaders, and make a meaningful difference in the world. The Cornell Duffield Engineering Office of External Collaboration and Innovation empowers students to explore and pursue meaningful career paths by connecting them with real-world opportunities in industry, research, entrepreneurship, and public impact. Through a broad network of employer, alumni, and campus partnerships, we support inclusive and strategic talent development pipelines. Employer engagement is a cornerstone of our work-we collaborate closely with colleagues across Cornell to help industry partners identify, recruit, and invest in the exceptional talent emerging from Cornell Duffield Engineering. The Career Pathways team within the Office of External Collaboration and Innovation is dedicated to supporting students as they explore and pursue diverse, purpose-driven futures in engineering and beyond. We empower students to identify and navigate pathways in industry, entrepreneurship, research, graduate education, and social impact through inclusive programming.

Responsibilities

• Key attributes include:
• Strategic relationship-builder with a track record of cultivating partnerships to advance recruiting and engagement initiatives
• Strong leadership in communication, customer experience, and cross-functional team collaboration
• Skilled in maintaining professionalism, composure, and adaptability in high-pressure environments
• Committed to inclusive excellence and engaging effectively with college-aged populations
• While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as w

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