Environmental Programs Operations Coordinator

Columbia University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in New York seeks a Coordinator for the Office of Environmental Professional Programs to administer day-to-day operations across the office's program portfolio and provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Program Directors.

The role spans program administration, cross-unit coordination, events, budget processing, and communications; you will liaise with Academic Affairs, Advising, Admissions, Registrar, Student Financial Services, HR and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• 2-4 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the office's operational calendar and program milestones.
• Manage the preparation and submission of CPS across assigned programs, evaluating scheduling and program requirements; identify conflicts and recommend or implement operational resolutions.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing operational needs and allocating administrative resources within policy.
• Partner with Faculty Affairs to support faculty onboarding and hiring; assist with tracking adjunct and full-time faculty administrative processes.
• Administer program operations relating to curriculum plans, registration, waitlists, and online course delivery.
• Analyze operational risks and cross-program needs and advise leadership regarding solutions.
• Disseminate program-specific information to students regarding registration, workshops, job listings, events, and networking opportunities.
• Assist with coordination of capstone or practicum-style courses including soliciting proposals and organizing events each semester.
• Support administration of Program Curriculum Committees and maintain student-facing materials.
• Procure and manage program supplies and branded inventory for recruitment and events; assist at orientation and graduation.

Skills

Program coordination

Communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent related experience

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Budgeting basics

Job description

Columbia University in New York seeks a Coordinator for the Office of Environmental Professional Programs to administer day-to-day operations across the office's program portfolio and provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Program Directors.

The role spans program administration, cross-unit coordination, events, budget processing, and communications; you will liaise with Academic Affairs, Advising, Admissions, Registrar, Student Financial Services, HR and more.