The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University (Cornell AAP) includes the departments of Architecture, Art, City and Regional Planning, the Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate, jointly led by AAP and the SC Johnson College of Business, the multicollege Department of Design Tech, and the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities. The college spans three locations in Ithaca, New York City, and Rome, Italy, each with world-class facilities and cutting-edge technologies.

Cornell AAP is about acts of transformation. We are committed to reimagining and reshaping the world in new ways, every day. A vital college at one of the nation's foremost research universities, Cornell AAP brings faculty, staff, and students together from around the world to take up some of today's most urgent challenges and advance research, inquiry, and collaborative approaches to designing, making, and doing that make a more just and resilient future.

   

Position Summary:

This role involves collaboration with the NYC staff, faculty, and graduate students in the Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD) to ensure the smooth operation of studio activities and seminar courses. Responsibilities include assisting with course coordination, managing equipment, providing support to incoming students, and shop and digital production support. The role also involves organizing events, including a final exhibition in August. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about supporting academic excellence in architecture and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

? Support the coordination of a MSAAD studio and two seminar courses, including faculty and student assistance, classroom setup, and equipment management.

? Engage with incoming candidates in the M.S. Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD) program, providing administrative support during orientation and special briefing sessions, and monitoring of students? academic  progress and overall well-being.

? Assist faculty members with administrative tasks, such as scheduling trips and tours and coordinating communication with external partners.

? Manage the borrowing of equipment by students, maintain inventory, and ensure equipment readiness.

? Utilize graphic and digital media skills for various tasks, including communications and exhibition preparation.

? Exercise sound judgment to handle day-to-day logistics and maintain a productive studio environment.

? To assist in organizing a final exhibition and its transfer to Ithaca, New York for remounting.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to 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.

Required Qualifications: 

? Advanced proficiency in the application of graphic/design software and digital media skills (e.g., Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, ArcGIS, Grasshopper, REVIT, V-Ray, Lumion, etc.).

? Familiarity with 3D printing equipment, especially the use of Bambu printers and standard shop tool.

? Working knowledge of laser cutters of its use in the manipulation of wood, paper, cardboard, plastic, etc.

? Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

? Self-initiative and strong organizational abilities?

Preferred Qualifications:
? Candidates that have a Master?s degree in Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD) from an accredited US or international university/college.

Location

Gensler Family AAP NYC Center, Tata Innovation Center on Roosevelt Island. 11 East Loop Rd. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10044

Supervisor

Bob Balder

   

University Job Title:

Temporary Teaching Support

   

Job Family:

Temporary Academic Support

   

Level:

No Grade - Annual

   

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

   

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

   

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

   

Company:

   

Contact Name:

Ann Owens

   

Contact Email:

aao29@cornell.edu

   

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2026-05-19

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