Director of E3 and Career Development

The Opportunity

The Director of E3 (Experiential, Engaged, and Entrepreneurial) and Career Development leads the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) career development ecosystem, integrating experiential learning, curriculum, advising, alumni, and employer engagement. The role advances a model that embeds career development into academic pathways, shifting from traditional one-on-one advising toward a more curriculum-connected and experiential approach.

In partnership with college leadership and Cornell Career Services, the Director will design a scalable, equitable service model that leverages digital tools, cohort-based programming, and peer advising, while reserving individual appointments for advanced guidance. The role also leads efforts to ensure all students complete meaningful experiential learning and supports the development of micro-credentials aligned with academic and career pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CALS’s integrated E3 and career development strategy
• Embed career readiness into curriculum in partnership with faculty and departments
• Design scalable, accessible career development programs and services
• Oversee experiential learning initiatives and support a college-wide graduation requirement
• Build and manage strategic employer partnerships aligned with workforce trends
• Collaborate across the Cornell Career Network to align programs and priorities
• Use data and assessment to improve access, outcomes, and student pathways
• Supervise staff, oversee communications, and enhance systems and operations

This role advances a shift toward career development as a shared academic responsibility, ensuring students graduate with the experiences and skills needed for lifelong success.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Contract College position that is based in Ithaca, NY. This position follows a 4:1 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement during the academic year and a 3:2 campus-to-home hybrid work arrangement during the summer. This hybrid work arrangement is subject to change at any time. Typical work hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Fridays.

About the Office of Student Services

The Office of Student Services collaborates with CALS students to help define and navigate their undergraduate journey, offering a centralized hub of resources that unlock transformative opportunities aligned with their academic goals. Students receive comprehensive guidance and support across various areas, including academic advising, resource navigation, degree tracking, career planning, experiential learning (such as research, internships, and international programs), skill development, graduate school preparation, and job search strategies.

What We Need

We are seeking a team member who brings a forward-thinking approach to career services, demonstrates strong employer relations experience, and is excited to help drive a shift from the one-on-one career advising model to integrating career content directly into the curriculum. Additionally, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proactive, persistent, resourceful, innovative and both a team leader and a team player.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and priority setting are essential.
• Confidence to lead under dynamic conditions.
• High level of interpersonal skills, including experience maintaining positive relationships with various constituencies, such as students, employers, other staff, and the public.
• Significant management experience, including the ability to maintain a collaborative team environment that plays to strengths of individuals.
• Exhibit commitment and ability to foster professional growth and excellence among staff.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position.
• Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Master’s degree in business, education or a related field and 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the fields within our college.
• Background in working with multiple disciplines and experience working in higher education.
• Experience working with high-level individuals to advance relationships.
• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. Your cover letter should describe your interest in the position and explain how your experience and professional goals align with the role’s objectives and opportunities for mutual success.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 1 day per week and on-campus 4 days per week during the academic year, and remotely 2 days per week and on-campus 3 days per week during the summer. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• This position is based in Ithaca, New York. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• 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 is not available for this position.

University Job Title: Manager Student Career Services

Job Family: Student Services

Level: G

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $88,365.00 - $108,001.00

Remote Option Availability: Hybrid

Company: Contract College