"Student Career Services Associate I – Career & E3 Development Associate"

Position Summary

The Career & Engaged, Experiential and Entrepreneurial (E3) Development Associate will primarily support the Career & E3 Development team by providing basic career support, including advising students on career development and job search needs, career planning, job search strategy, interview skills and feedback, job offer evaluation, salary negotiations and resource referrals. The position also focuses on helping students gain transferable career skills as they participate in engaged learning experiences, study abroad, and research. This position will allow CALS to meet the commitment of the recently awarded Cornell Einhorn Center for Community Engagement Grant that recognizes CALS as an Engaged College.

The Associate will manage the asynchronous review of student peer advisors' resumes and cover letters, oversee the Career Canvas Module, and create and manage the Career Newsletter, collaborating with the Career team for timely topics. This role serves as the point of contact with the Career Development team for marketing on Handshake of E3 and career-related programming.

To integrate career development into experiential learning, study abroad, and undergraduate research, collaboration across CALS Student Services is essential. The Associate will work with the Registrar team and the E3 Assistant Director to create, update, review, and approve the E3 form for the E3 graduation milestone, enter manual exceptions in Stellic, assist in identifying E3 opportunities, and attend monthly CALS curriculum committee meetings when the Assistant Director is unable. This role will be the primary contact for E3 with the Registrar.

The Associate will handle responsibilities for study abroad, including answering student questions, overseeing study abroad course approval forms, maintaining an updated course approval database, ensuring transcripts are received, and consulting on course exceptions for Stellic. This includes advising on the career benefits of global experiences.

Every member of the community is expected to foster a culture of belonging by communicating across differences, being collaborative, showing respect, and supporting work/life integration.

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation

Visa Sponsorship is not available, and relocation assistance will not be provided.

Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer in purpose-driven science, focusing on natural and human systems, food, energy, environmental resources, and well-being. CALS empowers students and alumni through holistic career services, including experiential learning, career programming, and personalized advising, to foster career readiness and lifelong learning.

What We Need

• Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Software knowledge: Stellic, Microsoft Office, Excel, Canva, Salesforce, CLSS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to navigate complex projects and develop effective relationships.
• Project management skills bridging academics, students, and experiences.
• Ability to work independently and support team efforts.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience in business or corporate settings.

Rewards and Benefits

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Cornell offers comprehensive benefits, generous leave, educational assistance, and more. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer.