Director of Residential and Online Master's Program – Hybrid

Cornell University

. Lead Cornell Bowers' portfolio of master's degree programs, including three residential programs and the college's first online degree programs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • United StatesLead💰 $119,758 - $146,370 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading graduate program development and enrollment strategies, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to foster relationships across academic and industry stakeholders while promoting inclusion and belonging within educational environments.

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Master's DegreeGraduate Program DevelopmentEnrollment ManagementStrategic PlanningData-Driven Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentEnrollment StrategiesAdmissions ManagementMarket DevelopmentOrganizational StrategyChange InitiativesData AnalysisCRM ImplementationContinuous ImprovementCompliance with Data Privacy Regulations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem-SolvingInnovative Thinking

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationGraduate ProgramsStudent Success StrategiesInclusion and BelongingMarket Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Cornell Bowers' portfolio of master's degree programs, including three residential programs and the college's first online degree programs
Serve as inaugural leader developing and implementing an integrated vision, strategy, and operating model for master's education
Lead the launch and growth of the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence programs
Establish coordinated practices, scalable infrastructure, and shared approaches across historically independent master's programs
Develop enrollment, recruitment, admissions, and market development strategies
Lead and develop a team of professional staff
Foster collaboration among faculty, academic departments, administrative units, and external partners
Shape graduate education through strategic planning, innovation, new program development, and cross-campus partnerships
Support Cornell Bowers and University Commencement activities annually during Memorial Day Weekend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree and 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Direct experience with graduate, professional, executive, online, and/or related academic programs
Strong understanding of higher education, graduate program enrollment trends and pressures, student success strategies, and evolving learner and employer needs
Experience developing organizational strategy, leading change initiatives, building consensus, and creating or transforming programs, services, teams, operating models, or organizational structures
Experience supporting enrollment management, admissions, recruitment marketing, lead generation, CRM implementation or optimization, and enrollment growth initiatives
Ability to use data and market insights for strategy, decision-making, and long-term planning
Ability to build productive relationships with faculty, students, staff, alumni, employers, industry partners, and other stakeholders
Strong communication skills, including listening, writing, public speaking, presentation, and facilitation
Ability to navigate complexity, balance priorities, exercise sound professional judgment, and develop innovative solutions
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging and supporting students from all backgrounds
Experience connecting inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing practices to business goals
Strong technical skills and experience using data for decision-making and continuous improvement
Ability to comply with federal, state, and university data privacy and security regulations, policies, and best practices relating to student records
Flexibility for occasional travel and occasional evenings and/or weekends
Cover letter and resume required
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement after onboarding: typically 4 days on-campus and 1 day remotely within the United States
Relocation assistance would be considered
Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program