Hybrid CALs Director, Innovation and Engagement

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About the role

  • Director of Innovation and Engagement at CALS, Cornell University. Cultivating partnerships and managing programs to enhance visibility and economic impact of research.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and grow relationships with corporate, government, and nonprofit partners
  • Support the development of startups and commercialization pathways
  • Position CALS as a leader in innovation across areas such as food systems, environmental sustainability, and life sciences
  • Work closely with faculty and student innovators and cross-campus partners to identify opportunities
  • Manage programs that enhance the visibility, impact, and economic value of CALS research
  • Lead and manage innovation initiatives, corporate engagement programs, and strategic projects that expand CALS’ innovation portfolio

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination
  • Experience in organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops with C-suite executives and senior organizational leaders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work within matrix organization and persuade stakeholders without formal reporting lines
  • Operational experience in customer-facing roles
  • Proven organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Good understanding and skill of AI technology and applications
  • Creativity, energy, motivation and positive enthusiasm
  • Ability to drive and travel for work
  • Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Experience working with inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care options
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
  • Health and personal leave
  • Three weeks of vacation
  • 13 holidays
  • Two additional floating holidays
  • Tuition-free Extramural Study
  • Employee Degree Program
  • Tuition aid for external education
  • Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

Job title

CALs Director, Innovation and Engagement

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$100,899 - $123,321 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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