THE OPPORTUNITY

The BCTR is seeking to hire a full-time Curriculum Development & Innovation Coordinator to develop and administer a new curriculum in translational research science. A central feature of the BCTR’s approach to translational research is partnership with community, and the Coordinator will work with college leadership, faculty, staff, and students to strengthen and support opportunities for community-engaged learning within Cornell Human Ecology. The Coordinator will assess impact and recommend improvements to programming and curricula. In addition, the Coordinator will administer the BCTR Scholars Program, a community-engaged learning program within the BCTR in which undergraduates develop translational research skills that they apply in summer internship placements with local community organizations. Across these responsibilities, the Coordinator will manage partnerships and build collaborations within the college and in external community organizations.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree and 5 to 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
• Experience developing curricula and/or student programming.
• Ability to assess student learning or program success and make recommendations for program improvement.
• Experience working with community partners in academic or research settings.
• Ability to manage relationships between multiple constituencies, including community organizations.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience administering student programs, including managing recruitment, applications, collecting and analyzing program evaluation data.
• Knowledge of translational and/or community-engaged research approaches.
• Ability to design or facilitate faculty development experiences.

ABOUT US

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell’s far-flung global presence includes the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options