Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant to support Cornell Athletics’ Corporate Partnerships team. The role focuses on community-based business development, outreach to local businesses, coordinating meetings, and helping activate sponsorships.

This onsite position is casual, under 19 hours per week, through December 31, 2026, with pay of about $25–$27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, sales, marketing, business development, event operations, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional interaction with businesses and partners.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and track opportunities.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to represent Cornell Athletics professionally in community settings.
• Interpersonal skills and interest in building business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Partnerships team in developing and activating relationships with current and prospective partners.
• Identify and engage local businesses for partnerships and activations.
• Coordinate meetings and follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with execution of sponsorship activations and related events.
• Provide administrative and scheduling support to senior staff to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Marketing

Business development

Event operations

Communication

Organization

Independent work

CRM tools

Inclusion & wellbeing

Tools

CRM systems

Ticketing systems

Email marketing

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant supports Cornell Athletics’ Corporate Partnerships team in developing and activating relationships with current and prospective partners. The position will focus on community-based business development, including identifying and engaging prospective local businesses, supporting outreach and relationship-building efforts, coordinating meetings, and assisting with the execution of partnership activations. The position will also provide administrative and scheduling support to help maximize the time of senior staff and advance partnership opportunities.

This is a temporary, casual position expected to work fewer than 19 hours per week through December 31, 2026.

The schedule will vary based on operational needs, with an anticipated pay rate of approximately $25–$27 per hour.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, marketing, business development, event operations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with businesses, community members, and internal partners.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, follow up on opportunities, and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to represent Cornell Athletics professionally in community and business settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in developing relationships with businesses and community organizations.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sales, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, marketing, fundraising, or business development.
• Experience working with local businesses or community organizations.
• Experience supporting events, sponsorship activations, or customer engagement initiatives.
• Experience using CRM, ticketing, email marketing, or other customer relationship management systems.
• Familiarity with collegiate or professional athletics and the corporate partnership landscape.
• Experience conducting in-person outreach or representing an organization at community events.

University Job Title

Temporary PE & Athletics Professional

Job Family

Temporary Athletics & Physical Education

Level

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Job Titles And Pay Ranges

Non-Union Positions

Noted Pay Ranges Reflect The Potential Pay Opportunity For Each Job Profile. The Hiring Rate Of Pay For The Successful Candidate Will Be Determined Considering The Following Criteria

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

EEO Statement

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

2026-09-29