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

Who We Are

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.

What You Will Do

The Employer Engagement (EE) Consultant in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering’s Office of External Collaboration and Innovation cultivates and manages strategic relationships with employers who recruit Cornell Duffield Engineering students. EE consultants are well versed in the benefits of hiring Cornell University undergraduate, professional, and graduate students and work to further connections among corporate partners and help them build effective recruitment strategies. While closely connected to their college academic programs, EE consultants are trained and able to discuss and strategize about recruitment opportunities across Cornell’s schools and colleges, based on the goals of their employer partners. The EE Consultant will also identify employer targets and conduct outreach to employers to recruit at Cornell. The EE Consultant will utilize the career services’ CRM to effectively track and coordinate employer engagement. The goals of the position are to increase job posting, recruitment, and hiring activity for the university's students and graduates through strong employer partnerships.

The EE Consultant works within the larger Cornell Career Development Network as a member of the employer relations team and works collaboratively with the Director of Employer Engagement (University Career Development) and other ER Managers to further a “One Cornell” strategy for employer engagement. Additionally, the EE Consultant builds partnerships with academic departments and student organizations in their college who engage in recruitment with employers.

The Employer Engagement (EE) Consultant for Cornell Duffield Engineering is responsible for cultivating and managing strategic partnerships with employers seeking to engage with Cornell Duffield Engineering talent at all degree levels. With in-depth knowledge of the strengths and skills of Cornell Duffield Engineering across majors, M.Eng. fields, and graduate fields, the EE Consultant advises employer partners on effective, inclusive recruitment strategies that align with their university recruiting goals. A core function of the role involves identifying and targeting prospective employers in the engineering and technical sectors, conducting proactive outreach to expand Cornell’s employer base, and deepening employer engagement. The EE Consultant utilizes the university’s career services CRM to coordinate and track employer interactions, ensuring a data-driven approach to relationship management and recruitment activity.

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 well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.

What We Need

Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience in business development, sales, career services, recruitment/HR or other industry experience.

High level of interpersonal skills, including experience maintaining positive relationships with various constituencies, such as students, employers, other staff, and the public.

Excellent customer-service and communications skills.

Experience with and enthusiasm for collaborating with various stakeholders in a professional setting.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Must be able to work independently, as member of team, under pressure, and in a complex environment.

Proficient in computer software and web application skills.

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Strong computer skills, including MS Office programs, Internet, web site development, and email is required.

It would be a bonus if you have any of the following:

Previous experience in employer relations in a higher education setting; and/or experience as a university recruiter.

Previous experience working with employers who hire from STEM fields.

Understanding of the wide variety of work environments of engineering graduates.

Experience in identifying employers open to recruiting international students and/or educating employers on the merits of a globally diverse workforce.

Demonstrated ability to think analytically and to gather and use data to make decisions.

Experience working with colleagues across units on a highly collaborative team to achieve institutional goals.

Experience with Salesforce as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.

Experience with a campus recruiting platform, such as Handshake.

Important Notes about Applying

A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.

This role requires occasional weekend and evening work.

There is no relocation assistance available for this position.

There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The position will typically allow for the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week at a location of employee’s choosing within the United States. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State .

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