Biomedical Trainee Success Coordinator

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is hiring for a Trainee Success & Community Coordinator within the Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research Education (VIBRE) at the VP&S Medical Center. The role focuses on guiding PhD students through the training curriculum and fostering an engaging educational environment.

The incumbent will coordinate events, manage communications, and liaise with interdisciplinary Columbia teams to support recruitment, admission, and graduation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Support administrative and program operations for biomedical degree programs.
• Coordinate events, projects, and student activities, including informational sessions and interviews.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to guide students from recruitment to graduation, including admissions and funding opportunities.
• Serve as primary program-level contact for current and prospective students.
• Gather feedback on program effectiveness and ensure adequate support during peak periods.
• Assist in data entry and in developing teaching and assessment materials.
• Participate in planning trainee events, materials creation, and presenter preparation.
• Support communications plans, including website content and program materials.
• Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and handle routine administrative tasks.

Skills

communication

interpersonal skills

organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is hiring for a Trainee Success & Community Coordinator within the Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research Education (VIBRE) at the VP&S Medical Center. The role focuses on guiding PhD students through the training curriculum and fostering an engaging educational environment.

The incumbent will coordinate events, manage communications, and liaise with interdisciplinary Columbia teams to support recruitment, admission, and graduation activities.