Associate Director overseeing innovation-focused programs at Cornell Engineering. Empowering students to transform ideas into impactful ventures and collaborating across disciplines.
Responsibilities
Empower Cornell Engineering students and faculty to transform ideas into impactful ventures
Oversee a portfolio of innovation-focused programs that foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
Design learning experiences that support students in solving real-world problems, commercializing innovations, launching startups, and gaining exposure to diverse innovation pathways
Collaborate with students, faculty, alumni, corporate partners, and campus collaborators to build a robust ecosystem that supports success in innovation
Model inclusive leadership and cultivate a culture of experimentation and belonging within the Office of Innovation and External Collaboration
Requirements
Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, startup acceleration, or related areas
Demonstrated success designing, teaching and leading experiential learning or venture development programs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, faculty, and external partners
Strong project and operations management skills; ability to manage multiple programs and teams
Experience mentoring or advising student innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in educational and innovation contexts
Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Airtable, and/or CRM systems
Benefits
Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
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