Cornell University · 2 months ago
Associate Director of Innovation Studio- Cornell Engineering Office of Innovation and External Collaboration (Hybrid)
Ithaca (Main Campus)
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$83K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expCornell University is a leading engineering college that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Associate Director of the Innovation Studio will oversee programs that empower students and faculty to transform ideas into impactful ventures, while managing operations and aligning with college-wide goals for talent development and engagement.
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Responsibilities
Oversee a portfolio of innovation-focused programs that foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
Set the strategic direction of the Innovation Studio and manage its operations
Design learning experiences that support students in solving real-world problems, commercializing innovations, launching startups, and gaining exposure to diverse innovation pathways
Build a robust ecosystem that supports success in innovation by working closely with students, faculty, alumni, corporate partners, and campus collaborators
Model inclusive leadership and cultivate a culture of experimentation and belonging within the studio
Qualification
Required
Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, startup acceleration, or related areas
Demonstrated success designing, teaching and leading experiential learning or venture development programs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, faculty, and external partners
Strong project and operations management skills; ability to manage multiple programs and teams
Experience mentoring or advising student innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in educational and innovation contexts
Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, Airtable, and/or CRM systems
Preferred
Experience in higher education or managing university-based innovation programs
Knowledge of the technology commercialization process or startup financing
Experience working with technical founders or engineering students
Background in human-centered design, lean startup, or similar methodologies
Benefits
Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Cornell University
Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Lesser
Co-Founder: Cornell Tech—Future Founders Club
Emily Ehsan
Co-Founder and Secretary of Rho Psi Eta Professional Healthcare Sorority
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