Part-Time Online Course Facilitator: AI Strategy and Organizational Change

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

eCornell is seeking experienced professionals to facilitate its AI Strategy and Organizational Change certificate programs. Facilitators support the delivery of courses developed by Cornell faculty; they are not course authors or adjunct faculty. The role complements asynchronous course content through live online discussions, personalized written and recorded-video feedback, and coaching that helps learners connect AI concepts and frameworks to real opportunities and challenges in their work and organizations.

Facilitators help business leaders understand AI capabilities and limitations, identify opportunities to create value, and lead the organizational transformation needed to capture that value. Topics include AI and digital technology, work and operations redesign, organizational structure and workforce change, AI-powered strategy and business models, experimentation and transformation delivery, and AI risks and responsibilities.

The position requires facilitating at least 1–2 courses per month with consistent preparation and engagement. Facilitators complete in-depth onboarding, including course shadowing and debriefs, and participate in ongoing training and professional development. The position is casual and non-benefits-eligible. It is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States; it is based in Ithaca, New York, and New York State tax reporting and withholdings apply under the stated guidelines. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are unavailable. Applicants are asked to include a cover letter; an optional, highly encouraged Loom video response is also described in the posting.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substantial experience in business strategy, digital or AI transformation, innovation, management consulting, operations, product management, or general management, including hands-on work identifying, evaluating, or implementing AI or digital technology initiatives.
• Practical, business-level understanding of modern AI, including generative, reasoning, and agentic AI, and their capabilities, limitations, and risks.
• Fluency with current AI tools and willingness to keep pace with new developments.
• Experience leading or advising on organizational change, including role and team redesign, workforce skills and AI literacy, and experimentation-oriented culture.
• Ability to use discovery-driven, data-informed decision-making, including defining metrics, designing pilots or experiments, and interpreting evidence.
• Familiarity with ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations surrounding AI in business, including data privacy, intellectual property, liability, bias, and responsible AI governance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and strategic concepts clearly to professionals with varied backgrounds.
• Comfort facilitating live online discussions, providing timely and substantive feedback to busy professionals, and using technology for instruction.
• Submit a Loom video with the application, as listed under required qualifications.
• Include a cover letter with application materials.
• Must be located in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree, such as an MBA or related field.
• 15 or more years of progressive experience in business strategy, technology leadership, digital or AI transformation, innovation, or management consulting.
• Senior leadership, strategy, product, innovation, or transformation experience setting AI or digital strategy, building AI initiative portfolios, making build-versus-buy decisions, or launching AI-enabled offerings or business models.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through technology-driven change, including stakeholder alignment, workforce and role redesign, pilots, scaling, and measuring business impact.
• Experience in AI governance, responsible AI, risk management, or working with legal and compliance teams on AI-related issues.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring business professionals and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging live online discussions about AI strategy, AI-enabled business transformation, and organizational change.
• Provide clear, constructive, personalized feedback on discussion boards, assignments, and applied projects, including written and recorded-video responses.
• Coach learners in applying AI capabilities, frameworks, and case examples to opportunities and challenges in their roles, teams, and organizations.
• Foster meaningful connections and an inclusive, interactive online learning experience.
• Manage online discussions, respond promptly to student inquiries, and track student progress.
• Facilitate at least 1–2 courses per month with consistent preparation and engagement.
• Complete onboarding and training, including shadowing live courses, participating in debrief sessions, and mastering the assigned certificate program.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to keep current with learning methodologies, educational technologies, and online facilitation practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Access to ongoing professional development resources and periodic training updates.
• Opportunities to contribute to the online student experience.
• Collaborative and supportive facilitator community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed