
Assistant Director of Technical Programs and Student Life, Cornell Tech (NYC)
NEW YORK, NY · HybridFull-time$74–83K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education, the Associate Director oversees operational aspects and serves as a primary contact for Cornell Tech PhD and technical master’s students, including Design Tech students. The role also leads campus community-building by overseeing large-scale events such as orientation, PhD visit days, inclusive events, and recognition ceremonies. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible position on Roosevelt Island, with some evening and weekend availability expected.
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About Cornell TechCornell Tech is Cornell University's groundbreaking campus in New York City that develops leaders and technologies for the AI era through foundational and applied research, graduate education, and new ventures. An initiative of New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's administration, Cornell Tech was founded in partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in 2012. Located on Roosevelt Island and operating in partnership with the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the growing campus includes five buildings. A total of more than 1,000 students are educated annually at Cornell Tech with 700 of those in Cornell Tech's master's degree and Ph.D. programs. Its startup programs have spun out nearly 120 new companies and more than 90 percent of them are based in New York City.Details on Cornell Tech's overall impact on New York City and contributions to its tech sector, can be found here. Position SummaryReporting to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education at Cornell Tech, the Associate Director of Technical Programs and Student Life is responsible for overseeing key operational aspects and serving as the primary contact for Cornell Tech PhD, and technical masters students which includes Design Tech students. The Associate Director also leads campus community-building through overseeing the implementation of large scale events including but not limited to Orientation, PhD Visit Days, Inclusive Events, and Recognition ceremonies.In this role, the incumbent will be an integral member of a collaborative team of colleagues who supports Cornell Tech PhD students including the Cornell Tech Chair of PhD Life, Assistant Dean of Graduate Education, Academic Affairs Coordinator, Student Life & Wellness Specialist, and graduate field assistants in the technical fields in Ithaca. Additionally, the Associate Director will work closely with Program Directors of the relevant masters programs, Studio team, and Career Management to support enrolled students. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically 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.Successful candidates will need to have and display the following competencies as part of this role: * Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to students and others across the organization * Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people * Collaborates - Works cooperatively with team members and others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Gains trust and support of others * Optimizes Work Processes - Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done; Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow; Seeks ways to improve processes * Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticityThis is a full-time, benefits-eligible position located at the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City. The candidate is expected to be available some evenings and weekends to implement student events.Currently, Tech staff work a hybrid schedule. Flexible work arrangements are subject to change. Visa sponsorship is not available.Starting salary range: $74,100 to $83,000 Essential Functions IncludeEvents and Student Life - 30% * Develop and lead student support workshops to enhance student learning and community building * Manage and coordinate the planning and implementation of student orientation, community-bu
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Set against the 10,679 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$74–83K/yr
- New York median$126–185K/yr566 salary ranges
- US median$126–201K/yr7,721 salary ranges
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- Education
- 4,178 of the 10,679 open Program Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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