Policy Director, Health Policy

Cornell University

full-time

Posted on: 8/31/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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About the role

Lead policy dissemination and engagement for Cornell Health Policy Center
Develop strategic direction for health policy program development and research translation
Shepherd scaling of Center’s policy impact initiatives and external engagement
Identify and build strategic partnerships with institutes and stakeholders
Organize and execute events such as panels and symposia
Create and disseminate policy research briefs and other content
Design and carry out research translation activities
Build and maintain community-based policy partnerships with external collaborators
Coordinate communications including website, social media, and media relations
Evaluate metrics to track CHPC impact and manage reporting
Plan and execute academic and policy events and conferences
Participate in other projects or duties as assigned; complete university compliance trainings

Master’s degree and 5 to 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
Relevant experience in public policy, health policy, policy analysis, or public health
Knowledge of health policy issue areas and legislative landscape at federal, state and local levels
Proven track record of influencing health policymaking and advancing health policy initiatives
Attention to detail and willingness to participate in a start-up atmosphere
Demonstrated success in management, leadership, and organizational strategy
Demonstrated success in building networks and creating partnerships and alliances
Strong policy writing skills and experience
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals
Preferred: Advanced degree in related discipline
Preferred: Network of professional contacts including policymakers, advisory groups, researchers, community-based organizations
Preferred: Prior experience working in higher education