Cornell Tech is Cornell University’s state-of-the-art campus in New York City that develops leaders and technologies for the AI era through foundational and applied research, graduate education, and new ventures. Located on Roosevelt Island, the growing campus was founded in partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and in close collaboration with the NYC Economic Development Corporation after Cornell won a worldwide competition initiated by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s administration to create an applied sciences campus in New York City. More than 1,000 Cornell students are now educated annually on the campus, including 700 in Cornell Tech programs. Since opening in 2012, nearly 120 new companies have spun out from startup programs at Cornell Tech, and 95 percent of them are based in New York City. Cornell Tech continues to have a transformative economic impact on the region’s tech sector.Position SummaryWe are seeking a Program Manager to oversee the successful delivery of Break Through Tech's innovative work-based learning programs. In this role, you will onboard and manage industry professionals, graduate students and other temporary staff who will in turn work directly with our students as they build their professional and technical skills.This is a temporary, full-time position beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2026, with the potential to convert to a permanent role after that date.This is a hybrid in-person position. The ideal candidate will be based in New York City and work from the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island weekly on Wednesdays. The remote location must be within the United States.Starting salary range: $96,750 - $102,750Visa sponsorship is not available.This position is not eligible for Cornell's benefits.Ensure all student issues are resolved in partnership with Program leadership and supporting teamsAdvise and serve as a resource and liaison to students, connecting students with support resources as appropriate within Break Through Tech and beyond.Provide guidance, advice, and oversight to student groups and organizations.Oversee the facilitation and development of the student community to drive retention. Plan and execute key events and program components for participants including orientation sessions, training workshops, social events and other core experiences.Work behind-the-scenes with other team members to produce events and experiencesMay facilitate activities or present information during events and experiencesPartner with other teams to ensure all challenges are addressed in a timely fashion to drive program success; may include the resolution of complex concerns and problems 

Data-driven decision maker with experience leveraging tools including Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, Microsoft PowerPoint / Google Slides to evaluate and report on impact and effectiveness.

Masters degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combinationAbility to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, volunteers and community members.Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes a community of belonging.Strong program management experience, preferably in the early career, internship or higher educational space.