CME Programs Administrative & Communications Assistant

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking an Education Assistant to provide administrative and communications support for Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. This part-time role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

You will work closely with program leadership, physicians, and faculty to support course coordination, manage communications, and maintain documentation for CME offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or experience required.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and fast email responses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Zoom/Canvas or LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for in-person, virtual, and on-demand CME courses.
• Serve as primary contact for physicians and course faculty; manage communications.
• Respond to emails promptly and handle time-sensitive requests.
• Prepare and organize course materials including presentations and handouts.
• Support course enrollment processes and track attendance; maintain digital files.
• Draft communications and update course content on websites or LMS.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Canvas/LMS

Adobe Suite

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Canvas/LMS

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking an Education Assistant to provide administrative and communications support for Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. This part-time role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

You will work closely with program leadership, physicians, and faculty to support course coordination, manage communications, and maintain documentation for CME offerings.