Strategic Partnerships Lead — Corporate Engagement

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks an External Relations Officer III to expand corporate partnerships and align engagement with research and education priorities. You will coordinate faculty meetings, manage opportunities, and track outcomes to foster a vibrant external collaboration ecosystem.

The role emphasizes relationship management, proposal development, and cross-functional coordination with alumni affairs, development and other university units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–5 years in business development, corporate outreach or public relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proven ability to develop proposals that drive action.
• Ability to understand technical and educational activities and communicate them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage corporate partners with Cornell University.
• Coordinate meetings between faculty and external contacts to advance partnerships.
• Research trends, interests, and opportunities aligned with faculty strengths.
• Maintain CRM records and prepare background materials for partner meetings.
• Support cross-functional partnerships across research, innovation and career functions.
• Collaborate with University Foundation Relations and related units to showcase engagement opportunities.

Skills

Partnership development

Proposal writing

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks an External Relations Officer III to expand corporate partnerships and align engagement with research and education priorities. You will coordinate faculty meetings, manage opportunities, and track outcomes to foster a vibrant external collaboration ecosystem.

The role emphasizes relationship management, proposal development, and cross-functional coordination with alumni affairs, development and other university units.