Description

Civic Research and High Road Program Associate – Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab

Position is located in Buffalo, NY, within the ILR School located at 617 Main Street, Suite 300

 The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University has an immediate opening for an Extension Associate - Civic Research and High Road Program Associate within Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab in the Extension/Outreach Division of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. The Extension Associate is responsible for developing and delivering programs and services that are closely aligned with the strategic mission and core values of the ILR School, and for monitoring quality, impact, and outcomes of education, training, technical assistance, consulting, and research activities of the program. The Extension Associate will participate with other academic staff in setting thematic area goals and will annually set individual programmatic and budgetary goals with the Executive Director. This position is located as the ILR School Buffalo location at 617 Main Street, Suite 300 and reports to the Director of ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab program.

Our Team:

Buffalo Co-Lab advances an equitable economy and democratic community, collaboratively integrating scholarly and practical understanding to strengthen civic action.

Key components of ILR Buffalo Co-Lab include:

• Dynamic policy and legal expertise on workplace, labor, and economic development issues, utilized in collaboration with the broad civic infrastructure of the region and key community partner, the Partnership for the Public Good.
• Community-engaged learning for Cornell and ILR students through the flagship programs of High Road Fellowships, Democracy Summer Fellowships, and Careers in Public Service.
• Technical economic geography expertise for spatial analysis of economic problems and solutions and policy development, including Data for Equitable Economic Development and Sustainability (Good DEEDS)
• Interactive digital library of Buffalo-based research and civic information, extensive researchers network, and education for the public through Buffalo Commons.
• Visiting Community Scholars exchange between Buffalo and the Cornell campus in Ithaca

What you will do:

The focus of this position is on public education, applied research on community and economic development and/or engaged learning, and overseeing the High Road Fellowship program in Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-lab. The Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab is a collaborative research, teaching, and public knowledge center for progressive economic development in Greater Buffalo. Through actionable research, internships, workshops and forums, curriculum development and credit courses, consultation, and public policy formation, Buffalo Co-Lab advances an equitable economy and a democratic community.

Extension Associate is an academic non-tenure track, term position with an initial appointment through December 31, 2025. The position may be reappointed on the basis of recommendations by the appropriate Executive Director and Associate Dean as well as available funding and work.

More information about the ILR School can be obtained at our web site, http://www.ilr.cornell.edu and the Buffalo Co-Lab at https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/buffalo-co-lab

What we need:

• Master’s degree in related subject matter expertise (industrial and labor relations, employment or labor law, human resources/management/business, organizational behavior/change, economics, workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, occupational medicine/workplace safety and health, education, diversity/inclusion, public administration, etc.).
• At least two to three years of work experience related to community and economic development.
• Relevant professional leadership and network development at the state, regional, national, and/or international areas in relevant professional, trade, policy, or public networks.
• Minimum of three to six years teaching related courses in college-level or professional environment, conducting training to relevant target audience, and/or conducting research in the thematic content area.
• Demonstrated writing ability and/or scholarly record in the thematic content area (articles in peer-reviewed journals, articles in trade publications, research and project reports, informational brochures, policy briefs, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative environments and to contribute to the innovation and outcome success of a team.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:

• Terminal degree in related field.
• Minimum of one to three years demonstrated experience in large project management (e.g. several staff and budgets exceeding $500,000).
• Minimum of one to three years demonstrated experience in promoting thematic area program teaching, consultation, and research services to regional, state, or national networks through the use of in-person, print, and electronic mediums.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and mentoring, coaching, and supervising teaching personnel:  three to five years preferred.
• Professional credentials in disciplinary area, such as appropriate state and national licensure, certifications, etc.
• Minimum of one to three years demonstrated experience in successful grant writing and grant management.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience with distance learning.

ILR School Outreach appreciates employees by providing the opportunity to pilot a 3:2 campus-to-home hybrid schedule.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ILR School Salary $69,500 to $85,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply:

Interested parties should submit a vita and letter of application describing qualifications and research agenda, teaching/training experience, and diversity & inclusion statement.

Cornell appreciates employees with great rewards & benefits:

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions and superior retirement contributions.

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here.

This is an academic, full-time, non-tenure track benefits eligible term opportunity located in Buffalo, NY, within the ILR School located at 617 Main Street, Suite 300

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an