Facilitator (noun): leader, coach, mentor, teacher
If you can see yourself in this role, consider becoming part of the "quiet revolution" that is changing the way we go about learning and teaching here in Cornell Engineering.
Applications for the Spring 2025 semester are now open! Apply now using the links below:
Qualtrics Eligibility Survey Link
Note, both a Qualtrics eligibility survey and a Workday application must be completed to be considered. Contact ELI at eng-learning@cornell.edu with questions.
| Terms | Applications Open | Interviews Begin | Positions Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Late March | Mid-April | Late May to June |
| Spring | Mid-October | Early November | Late December to January |
Interviews for open positions will continue as needed until positions are filled for the term.
In addition to helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for course material, I have developed a higher proficiency in the material and gained some invaluable skills that include presentation, facilitation, and leadership.
Facilitators are engineering sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have mastered the course material in core courses and wish to help their peers succeed. They typically facilitate one workshop per semester, receiving pay through Engineering Learning Initiatives.
In addition to preparing for and conducting the workshops, facilitators participate in ongoing training in areas such as communication, active learning techniques, group dynamics, and teaching in a diverse classroom. They also undergo a midterm evaluation process, through which students provide feedback on their workshop strategies. These training and evaluation processes equip facilitators with tools to create quality collaborative learning environments in their workshops and to continually improve their methods based on student feedback and staff mentoring.
Facilitators report positive experiences—fun, rewarding, professionally valuable, even life-changing.
One of the factors in creating rewarding experiences for our facilitators has been the use of co-facilitation. Each workshop is led by two undergraduate facilitators, who share in the tasks of preparing materials for the workshops, leading the workshop sessions, responding to student questions, and facilitating teamwork among their students. The co-facilitation model provides a safety net for first-timers, allowing them to try new techniques and get feedback from supportive peers.
Contact the Engineering Learning Initiatives office by emailing eng-learning@cornell.edu.
