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About the Role

The CEMI Change Manager, Data & Analytics plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery and adoption of initiatives across the Cornell Enterprise Management Initiative (CEMI), including the Data and Analytics Program and other strategic program workstreams. This position serves as a change management partner for the Data and Analytics workstream while also providing support for broader CEMI change initiatives as needed. The role ensures alignment with university-wide organizational change management strategies, standards, methodologies, and governance practices while advancing adoption, readiness, and stakeholder engagement across the CEMI portfolio.

Responsibilities

Apply organizational change management methodologies, tools, and best practices, including Prosci's ADKAR model, to support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and engagement across Data and Analytics initiatives.
Develop, maintain, and execute the Data and Analytics Change Management Strategy in alignment with broader CEMI and organizational change management objectives.
Partner with communications, training, and project teams to deliver stakeholder engagement, communications, learning, and readiness activities that support successful adoption.
Create and maintain change management work plans, assessments, and deliverables identified within the overall change strategy.
Conduct and document stakeholder analyses, change impact assessments, readiness evaluations, and risk mitigation activities.
Partner with project teams to understand future-state processes, business requirements, and organizational impacts in support of change planning and execution.
Facilitate and participate in change champion networks, stakeholder forums, focus groups, and feedback sessions to increase awareness, measure readiness, and gather insights.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, leaders, and functional partners across campuses and organizational units.
Ensure stakeholders are prepared for training, testing, demonstrations, and other experiential learning opportunities that support change adoption.
Monitor stakeholder feedback, adoption risks, and resistance, escalating concerns and recommending mitigation strategies as appropriate.
Collaborate with change management colleagues and program partners to ensure consistency in approach, messaging, reporting, and change management practices across concurrent initiatives.
Support measurement and reporting of change management activities, stakeholder readiness, and adoption outcomes.
Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences, being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming, showing respect, compassion, and empathy, engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective, speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately, and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience supporting organizational change initiatives with demonstrated knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and achieve alignment among diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leaders.
Demonstrated ability to quickly establish credibility, build trust, and navigate competing priorities within complex, decentralized organizations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify, assess, and address challenges.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
Experience working collaboratively across onsite, hybrid, and remote teams.
Commitment to fostering an environment that supports inclusion, belonging, wellbeing, and respect.
Ability to cultivate productive relationships with students, faculty, staff, leaders, and community members.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Strong collaboration, professionalism, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Skills

Change Management
Data and Analytics
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Microsoft 365

Location

Ithaca, New York
Remote within the United States

Work Type

Term Appointment
Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$81,460.00 - $94,669.00

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
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study
Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

About the Company

The Cornell Experience Modernization Initiative (CEMI) is a multi-year program designed to improve the experience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, patients, and partners by unifying and enhancing administrative systems and processes across all Cornell University locations.
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.”

Equal Opportunity

No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.