Dairy Extension Program Lead—AI & Partnerships (Remote NY)

Cornell University; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote within NY

Tuition benefits

Health & retirement benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking an Extension Support Specialist IV in Ithaca, NY, with remote options within New York. The role focuses on leading the dairy extension certificate program, marketing, and developing partnerships while aiming to secure external funding to sustain the position.

The ideal candidate will have food science expertise, AI applications, and strong training program experience. The position is a full-time, 100% FTE, one-year term with potential for continuation based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or closely related discipline; with more than 5 but less than 7 year’s experience and/or equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of food industry and food safety as well as applications of AI and digital tools in the food industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Experience in development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the certificate program with emphasis on marketing and strategic partnerships.
• Lead program development to achieve 50% funding from external sources by year 2 and 100% by year 3.
• Collaborate with industry, economic development groups, and stakeholders to advance dairy and food industry initiatives in New York.
• Manage budgets, grants, and funding opportunities to support program delivery.
• Coordinate training program delivery and evaluation, engaging diverse audiences.

Skills

Food industry knowledge

Food safety

AI applications in food industry

Oral and written communication

Travel availability 25%

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or closely related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Web development

Job description

Cornell University is seeking an Extension Support Specialist IV in Ithaca, NY, with remote options within New York. The role focuses on leading the dairy extension certificate program, marketing, and developing partnerships while aiming to secure external funding to sustain the position.

The ideal candidate will have food science expertise, AI applications, and strong training program experience. The position is a full-time, 100% FTE, one-year term with potential for continuation based on