Associate Director of Systems and Data
About The Position
The Undergraduate Admissions Office (UAO) at Cornell University seeks a collaborative, strategic, and innovative professional to serve as Associate Director of Systems and Data. This position plays a critical role in advancing the strategic goals of the the office through project/change management of a wide range of projects, with a deep focus on our CRM, Slate. This position supports optimizing business processes, ensures the successful implementation of cross-functional initiatives, all within the greater vision for systems used across the unit. The incumbent will support the work of the Deputy Director of Admissions Strategy and Optimization to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, information systems, business administration, higher education, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data analysis, informatics, project management, higher education, preferably admissions and/or enrollment, or a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced, hands-on experience with Technolutions Slate.
- Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
- Experience configuring and managing Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint, Teams, OneNote, and OneDrive, to support organizational collaboration and information sharing.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, TDX, or Jira).
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of change management frameworks and best practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience leading Slate implementations or major system redesigns.
- Familiarity with enterprise SIS transitions, particularly migration to Workday.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic projects and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and successful stakeholder adoption.
- Drive project planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
- Serve as a Slate subject matter expert, designing scalable solutions, workflows, and system enhancements that support admissions and institutional strategy.
- Guide long-term system planning, including architecture, integrations, and process optimization.
- Ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational excellence through quality assurance, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain documentation, testing, and governance practices to support effective and efficient admissions operations.
Benefits
- comprehensive health care options
- generous retirement contributions
- access to wellness programs
- employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- health and personal leave
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
