The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) is a multi-year program designed to improve the experience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, patients, and partners by unifying and enhancing administrative systems and processes across all Cornell University locations. Its name CEMI is said as “See Me” because the focus is on you: the people who use Cornell’s systems and data to accomplish your goals.

CEMI Donor Engagement and Experience Project (DEEP):

This project is a major, multi‑year effort to modernize and unify donor and engagement technology across Cornell’s Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), and the Lab of Ornithology.

What will you do:

The Change Manager plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of the Cornell Enterprise Management Initiative (CEMI) Program and the CEMI Donor Engagement and Experience Project (DEEP). Reporting to the Assistant Director of IT Change Management, with a dotted‑line relationship to the Associate Vice President, AAD Operations & CEMI DEEP Project Team Leader, this position supports a major, multi‑year initiative to modernize and unify donor engagement and advancement technologies across Cornell’s Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

This role focuses on the people side of change, helping individuals and teams prepare for, adapt to, and sustain new processes, technologies, and ways of working introduced through CEMI and DEEP. The Change Manager evaluates change impacts, assesses stakeholder readiness, and supports adoption through communications, training, engagement, and continuous feedback.

Approximately 50% of this role is dedicated to the DEEP Project, with the remaining 50% supporting change management activities across the broader CEMI Program portfolio.

This is a 3 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Remote Opportunity and Required Travel

This position is eligible for remote work within the United States; however, preference will be given to candidates located in the New York area. An on-site presence in Ithaca is required approximately 2–3 times per year to support departmental and university initiatives. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the remote or hybrid work arrangement at any time.

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:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in organizational change management, with working knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Completion of Prosci Change Management training and/or certification, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain certification within a defined timeframe.
Proven ability to influence, build consensus and trusted relationships, and navigate diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leaders, within complex and decentralized organizational environments.
Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and a proactive, initiative‑driven approach to work.
Facilitation skills and experience leading workshops, stakeholder sessions, training sessions, or change network activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to varied audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines while delivering accurate, high‑quality results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint, with comfort working in Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
Experience working effectively with consultants, cross‑functional project teams, and senior leaders across multiple units or campuses.
Ability to adapt quickly, manage ambiguity, and remain flexible in a rapidly evolving environment.
Comfort operating in an environment with evolving priorities, ambiguity, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on large‑scale transformation or multi‑year program initiatives, particularly involving technology adoption or business process redesign.
Experience supporting organizational, technology, or process‑driven change initiatives, ideally within a complex, decentralized, or higher‑education environment.

Application Information:

A resume is required for further consideration for this position. A cover letter expressing alignment with Cornell’s mission and this role is strongly encouraged. When applying through our system, please remember to attach your application materials (Cover Letter and Resume) in PDF format.
No Visa Sponsorship of any kind is available for this position.
No Relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the remote or hybrid work arrangement at any time.
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University Job Title:

Project Associate II

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$81,460.00 - $94,669.00

Remote Option Availability:

Remote

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Maria Avila

Contact Email:

mia28@cornell.edu

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