About Cornell University
What is Cornell University?
Cornell University is a private Ivy League land-grant research university founded in 1865, based in Ithaca, New York, with additional campuses in New York City and Doha. It is one of the largest employers in the region, with around 28,000 faculty and staff across academic, research, administrative and operational roles.
Where will I work?
Most roles are based on the Ithaca campus, with a substantial presence in New York City (Cornell Tech, Weill Cornell-adjacent functions). Many staff roles support hybrid working.
What is the Cornell team like?
~28,000 staff across teaching, research, IT, finance, facilities, student services, advancement and administration. Active hiring across the Workday careers board.
Work-Life Balance
From Cornell HR's flexible-work pages: "A compressed work schedule allows an employee to work a traditional 35-40 hour workweek in less than the traditional number of workdays" — the worked example is "four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days". Compressed schedules are a voluntary, negotiated flexible-work arrangement.
Perks and Benefits
- Compressed work schedule — option to work full-time hours over four longer days.
- Flexible work arrangements — hybrid and flexible-hours options.
- Comprehensive healthcare + retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off plus university holidays.
- Tuition and professional-development support.
How to Apply
Apply via Cornell's Workday careers board at cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com.