Programming Coordinator

Department & SchoolStudent Affairs, School of Professional StudiesTitle This Position Reports ToAssociate Director of Student Affairs, High School & Non-Degree ProgramsTIME COMMITMENT:Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (This position includes significant evening and weekend hours)DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:May 27, 2025 - August 15, 2025MODALITY: In Person (Live-in requirement- June 2, 2025-August 16, 2025, housing provided)COMPENSATION:$25/ hourPosition SummaryReporting to the Associate Director of Student Affairs, High School & Non-Degree Programs, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks to support the Pre-College & Visiting Student Programs at the School of Professional Studies. The Program Coordinator serves as a leader and resource to students attending Columbia University's Summer Sessions and provides substantial administrative and program support to Columbia University's Pre-College & Visiting Student Programs. The employee will be responsible for a specific functional area within the program as allocated by Program Administration. ResponsibilitiesSubstantially assist the Associate Director in administrative duties, including project management of a specific functional area of the Pre-College Programs student life or student services portfolio. Plan and coordinate educational, recreational, social and cultural student activity programs that align with the institutional mission and office goals. for online, commuter, and residential students.Create flyers, posters, newsletters and other materials to promote programming, policies, and special initiatives.Oversee data management and perform assessments to ensure best practices.Participate as an active member of the Student Affairs team; attend meetings, retreats and trainings, and provide support to major department-wide programs.Assist with logistics in relation to the production of events and projects.Compile and develop a programming report for the end of the internship.Serve as a leader and resource to interns of the Internship in Building Community and as such, offer assistance, support, and guidance to those individuals. Oversee the work of several interns to ensure the completion and quality of their assigned work and responsibilities as it relates to programming. Provide thoughtful and quality evaluations and feedback on the performance of interns to program administration. Oversee and uphold the strict adherence to the University Student Conduct Guidelines agreement and report any instances in which a student was found to be violating said policy. Act as a general resource to all employees of the Internship in Building Community and lead training workshops.Attend all required training workshops as determined by the Associate Director of Student Affairs, High School & Non-Degree ProgramsAct as a model of proper behavior and attitude for the students and interns of the program, a responsibility which extends to all instances in which the incumbent is acting in an official capacity or interacting with community members.Engage seriously in the program and seek to make a contribution that furthers the goal of building community among the interns, staff, and high school students. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED OR REQUESTEDMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in experience or higher in a related field.1-2 years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably in a higher education setting.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience planning and executing university-wide events.Other RequirementsProven ability to effectively work and lead within a collaborative team settingAbility to effectively manage multiple technology platforms and online tools.Ability to work independently on multiple work streams.Ability to handle confidential information in a mature, professional mannerStrong written and oral communication skills.Must undergo a mandatory background check - employment contingent upon results. Must live on-campus in program provided housing for the duration of employment. Available to work significant evening and weekend hours

Created: 2025-01-26