Associate Director, Engineering Leadership, Cornell University

Cornell University – College of Engineering

Associate Director, Engineering Leadership

Position

Cornell University College of Engineering seeks an experienced professional for the position of Associate Director of Engineering Leadership. The Associate Director will work with the Director and others to develop, implement, and evaluate programs, events, and administrative systems that fulfill the aims of the Engineering Leadership Program.

The goal of the ELP is to provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, behaviors, and knowledge that will accelerate their ability to become creative leaders and mentors in an increasingly complex world. Representative initiatives include designing a comprehensive Engineering Leadership certificate program; teaching leadership modules in existing undergraduate engineering classes; leading a class or workshop series for engineering students in leadership roles; designing opportunities for cross-cultural and cross-national leadership experiences; designing orientation activities; designing and implementing a peer mentoring program; and other possibilities.

This position offers opportunity to creatively design programs, collaborate with faculty to deliver leadership content to students, quantify outcomes and pursue novel research in the area of leadership development.  It is an exciting opportunity to help build a program that will impact future leaders of industry, technology, and academia. 

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with an education or professional experience in engineering, but those with a degree in the social sciences, organizational behavior, education, science or related fields are encouraged to apply. Two to three years of experience in higher education, student services, relevant industry role, or equivalent combination is required.  The ideal candidate has experience developing and delivering leadership-related workshops and programs; excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and strong attention to detail; and the ability to work with students, faculty, administrators, and corporate and foundation representatives. Weekend and evening hours necessary during peak program times.

Application

Applicants may apply online https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/ for job number 17908 and call Erica Dawson, Director of Engineering Leadership, at 607-255-2840 if further information is needed.  The review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach. 

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job - Teaching Support Specialist

Primary Location - Ithaca

Organization - Eng Undergraduate Programs

Schedule - Full-time

Job Type - Standard

Overtime Status - Exempt

Contact Name - Renee Lobdell

Number of Openings - 1

Recruiting Range - Negotiable

University Job Title - Teaching Support Specialist IV

Level - G

Sector - Endowed

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