Studio Coach, Cornell Tech (NYC) - Temporary, Part-time

About Cornell Tech

Cornell Tech is Cornell University’s state-of-the-art campus in New York City that develops leaders and technologies for the AI era through foundational and applied research, graduate education, and new ventures. Located on Roosevelt Island, the growing campus was founded in partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and in close collaboration with the NYC Economic Development Corporation after Cornell won a worldwide competition initiated by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s administration to create an applied sciences campus in New York City.

More than 1,000 Cornell students are now educated annually on the campus, including 700 in Cornell Tech programs. Since opening in 2012, nearly 120 new companies have spun out from startup programs at Cornell Tech, and 95 percent of them are based in New York City. Cornell Tech continues to have a transformative economic impact on the region’s tech sector.

About Studio

The Studio is the signature differentiator of the eight master’s degree programs at Cornell Tech. All 400+ of Cornell Tech’s master’s students participate in a practically oriented, multi-disciplinary, team-based curriculum, corresponding to eight credits across two semesters. In the Studio, students work in multi-program teams to learn and practice user-driven tech industry development processes, creating prototypes of digital-enabled products and services. Students engage with end-users, companies, nonprofits, and government agencies to create prototypes of digitally enabled solutions to real-world challenges, gaining vital feedback and ideas from fellow students, faculty, and practitioners in the NYC tech community through a variety of formats, including workshops, lectures, crits, and more.

Position Summary

The Studio Coach supports the execution of Cornell Tech’s Studio program, working with the Studio team (both faculty and staff) to ensure students learn how to build digitally-enabled products and services that matter. The Studio Coach reports to the Director of Studio Programming and takes academic direction from the Chief Practice Officer and studio faculty. For information about Cornell Tech please visit tech.cornell.edu. Information about Studio is available at tech.cornell.edu/studio.

Essential Functions

• Mentor and support teams of high school students as they develop technology-driven innovation projects throughout the program.
• Facilitate team collaboration, helping students brainstorm ideas, define problems, and develop creative solutions.
• Guide students through the innovation process, including ideation, research, prototyping, testing, and iteration.
• Provide feedback on student work, helping teams refine their concepts and strengthen their project direction.
• Support program staff during workshops, studio sessions, and project work time.
• Help troubleshoot project challenges and connect students with relevant resources or technical guidance when needed.
• Collaborate with other coaches and program staff to ensure a smooth and positive student experience.
• Complete required Youth Protection Training and ensure full compliance with all institutional youth safety policies.
• Enforce program rules, behavioral expectations, and safeguarding protocols for all participants.
• Serve as a responsible chaperone during program activities, maintaining active supervision and ensuring participant safety at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a business or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a focus on entrepreneurship.
• Experience creating and developing digitally-enabled products and services.
• Strong organizational skills and significant experience in program execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and relationship-building qualities; ability to coach and give feedback to people while maintaining a positive and productive rapport.
• Prominent ability to work in a team context, as well as the ability to be effective when working independently.
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with standard desktop tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Slack, Airtable, and Zoom.
• Highest standards of integrity to develop trust with current students, faculty, staff, partners, and employers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from Cornell Tech.
• Experience with Canvas or other learning management systems.