As CEMI progresses, we’re looking for Cornell colleagues from across the university to help shape this transformation. Opportunities within CEMI are not limited to technical roles; they span a range of areas including administration, finance, communications, change management, data analysis, and project coordination. Whether your strengths lie in problem-solving, collaboration, or innovation, your skills can make a meaningful contribution.

Please note: These are structured, limited-term appointments—not gig or short-term side opportunities. Accepting one of these roles means formally transitioning from your current position into the term role for its duration.

Available Positions

Change Manager (CEMI)
Job ID: WDR-00058005
Location: Ithaca, New York (Remote opportunity available)
Job Type: Full time

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

ERP Project Associate (CEMI)
Job ID: WDR-00057819
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full time

The ERP Project Associate plays a vital role in supporting the successful execution of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation. Reporting to the Principal ERP Project Manager, this position ensures that project activities are well organized, communication is timely and clear, and alignment is maintained across functional, technical, and vendor workstreams—including Human Capital Management, Finance, Budget, and Technical areas. Serving as a central point of coordination, the ERP Project Associate helps maintain project momentum, supports day‑to‑day operations, and contributes to the smooth delivery of milestones throughout the implementation lifecycle. This is a 3 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Executive Assistant, Office of the VP & Chief Global Information Officer (CEMI)
Job ID: WDR-00058342
Location: Ithaca, New York (Occasional travel to New York City is required)
Job Type: Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled, trusted, and proactive Executive Staff Assistant to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to the Vice President and Chief Global Information Officer (VP/CGIO). This is a high-impact role in a dynamic, highly visible environment, supporting executive-level leadership across two primary locations—Ithaca and New York City. The Executive Staff Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring the VP/CGIO’s office operates with professionalism, efficiency, and excellence. The ideal candidate brings outstanding judgment, discretion, organizational savvy, and the confidence to navigate complex, confidential matters while building strong relationships across a diverse academic and professional community. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and enjoys collaborating as part of a supportive administrative team. This is a 3 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Salesforce Administrator (Kindsight Ascend) – (CEMI)
Job ID: WDR-00058405
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full Time

The Salesforce Administrator (Kindsight Ascend) plays a key role within the Cornell Enterprise Modernization Initiative (CEMI), with primary responsibility for supporting the Donor Engagement and Experience Project (DEEP)—a major, multi‑year initiative to modernize and unify development and engagement technology across Cornell’s Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), and the Lab of Ornithology. This is a 3 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Salesforce Platform Developer (Kindsight Ascend) – (CEMI)
Job ID: WDR-00058406
Location: Ithaca, New York
Job Type: Full Time

The Salesforce Platform Developer (Kindsight Ascend) plays a critical role within the Cornell Enterprise Modernization Initiative (CEMI), with primary responsibility supporting the Donor Engagement and Experience Project (DEEP)—a major, multi‑year effort to modernize and unify development and engagement technology across Cornell’s Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), and the Lab of Ornithology. Cornell seeks a highly skilled Salesforce Platform Developer with experience supporting Kindsight Ascend and its associated data model to contribute to a large‑scale, multicampus transformation that consolidates‑ development and engagement capabilities on a single Salesforce platform. This is a 3 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Data Engineer (CEMI) 
Job ID: WDR-00058419
Location: Ithaca, New York
Job Type: Full Time

As a member of Cornell Information Technologies’ Data Warehousing and Integrations team, the Data Engineer is a member of a team who develops and supports robust, reliable, and standardized data solutions in support of Cornell’s data analytic, data warehousing and data lake ecosystem. This is an area of rapid change where the Data Engineer is expected to learn and apply new technical skills on an ongoing basis. The Data Engineer will work daily with customers and colleagues to develop and support a vast data environment. This is a 2 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Senior IT Project Manager DEEP (CEMI)
Job ID: WDR-00058446
Location: Ithaca, New York or Remote
Job Type: Full Time

The DEEP Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for providing high level of project management within the Cornell Enterprise Modernization Initiative (CEMI), with primary responsibility for the CEMI Donor Engagement and Experience Project (DEEP)—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. Senior IT Project Managers are responsible for leading large‑scale, complex, and strategically important technology projects that support the institution’s academic, research, and administrative missions. This role manages initiatives with broad campus impact, requiring coordination across decentralized units, diverse stakeholder groups, and cross‑functional technical teams. Senior IT Project Managers provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects—while ensuring that all work aligns with institutional priorities, standards, and policies. This is a 3 year term appointment which may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.