Assistant Director, Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets

Cornell University; City of Ithaca (NY); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 81.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health Care options

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Education benefits

Resumo da vaga

Cornell University seeks an Assistant Director for the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets in Ithaca, NY. The role oversees daily Center operations, budget, and relationships with Advisory Boards, sponsors, alumni and student fellows.

Key programs include EMC² Fellows, annual conference, case and pitch competitions. Responsibilities also include staff supervision and cross-center collaboration to support operations.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required with 3–5 years in program management, operations, or event planning.
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including executives, faculty and students.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends and travel domestically/internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and administer the Center's annual operating and event budgets.
• Plan logistics for EMC² Fellows Program, conference, competitions and other programming.
• Supervise the Program Assistant, Program Coordinator, and student workers.
• Support Academic and Corporate Advisory Board activities and donor relations.
• Oversee communications and marketing: newsletters, website and social media.
• Represent the Center in internal and external engagements.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Time management

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Strategic planning

Formação

Bachelor's degree

3–5 years program management/operations experience

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Canva

Salesforce

Qualtrics

Descrição da vaga

Assistant Director, Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets

Reporting to the Gail and Roberto Cañizares Director, the Assistant Director will oversee the day-to-day administration and operation of the Cañizares Center for Emerging Markets — managing program logistics, the Center's budget, and relationships with the Center's Academic and Corporate Advisory Boards, corporate sponsors, alumni, and student fellows. The Assistant Director is instrumental in the planning and execution of the Center's signature programs — including the EMC² Fellows Program, the annual EMC² Conference, the Corning Case Competition, and the Mark Mobius Pitch Competition — and supervises the Center's Program Assistant. This role will also collaborate with fellow Assistant Directors across the college's Centers & Institutes to support shared functions, events, and general operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and administer the Center's annual operating and event budgets in collaboration with the Director.
• Manage the planning, logistics, and execution of the EMC² Fellows Program, annual conference, case and pitch competitions, and other Center programming.
• Supervise the Program Assistant, Program Coordinator, and student workers/interns supporting Center operations.
• Support the Director with the Center's Academic Advisory Board and Corporate Advisory Board members, and support cultivation of corporate sponsors and donors alongside the Director and Alumni Affairs and Development.
• Oversee the Center's communications and marketing efforts, including the newsletter, annual Year in Review, website, and social media presence.
• Represent the Center on-and off-campus in matters of program development, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience in program management, operations management, or event planning.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, faculty, and students.
• Interest in and working knowledge of international business and/or emerging markets, or demonstrated ability to quickly build subject‑matter fluency.
• Strong service orientation, time management, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive and confidential information, including donor and sponsor relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort engaging with international and culturally diverse constituents.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ability to learn new platforms (e.g., Canva, Salesforce, Qualtrics) with minimal instruction.
• Willingness to work occasional nights/weekends around Center events, with some domestic and potential international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, international affairs, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in higher education administration or a center/institute environment.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, social media strategy, and communications for an academic or nonprofit audience.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:

This is a full‑time position based in Ithaca, NY. The job is on site and is eligible for benefits. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award‑winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Cornell’s key benefits include:

• Health Care – Several excellent plan options for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions– This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave among others.
• Retirement Plans – Employees are eligible for the 403(b) Cornell University Retirement Plan (CURP) which offers superior retirement savings benefits.
• Education – Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York’s 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship.
• To explore the full range of Cornell Employee Benefits further, please see Cornell Benefits.

University Job Title: Coord Program II

Job Family: Student Services

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $72,209.00 - $80,619.00

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Company: Endowed

Contact Name: Theresa Lynch

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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2026-11-10

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