Launch Leader for Distinguished Fellows Program

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University seeks a Program Director for the Distinguished Fellows Program. The role requires strong administrative leadership, operations oversight, and strategic program development within the Provost’s Office.

Lead program launch, manage budgets, and coordinate with faculty, A&S leadership, and external partners to ensure academic rigor and financial health while expanding executive education offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for the Distinguished Fellows Program.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, budgets, and staffing.
• Collaborate with faculty and university offices to ensure academic rigor and fiscal health.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with alumni, donors, and external partners.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program development

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Canvas LMS

Job description

Columbia University seeks a Program Director for the Distinguished Fellows Program. The role requires strong administrative leadership, operations oversight, and strategic program development within the Provost’s Office.

Lead program launch, manage budgets, and coordinate with faculty, A&S leadership, and external partners to ensure academic rigor and financial health while expanding executive education offerings.