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…