Program Director, Entrepreneurship & VC Initiatives

Columbia Business School; New York (NY); In loco; USD 75.000 - 87.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Columbia Business School’s Lang Entrepreneurship Center seeks an Associate Director of Programming to oversee ongoing operations and contribute to Center strategy. This execution- and coordination-focused role translates strategic priorities into high-quality, student- and alumni-facing programming across multiple initiatives.

The Associate Director will work with faculty, Center leadership, and School offices to design, execute, and improve programming while supporting curricular initiatives

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in program management, higher education administration, entrepreneurship programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy in sensitive or confidential matters.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem, with eagerness to deepen subject-matter knowledge over time.

Mansioni

• Manages planning, execution, and evaluation of co-curricular programs serving students and alumni, including accelerator-style programs and signature Lang Center offerings.
• Oversees logistics, communications, and operational workflows for assigned programs.
• Develops and manages day-to-day execution of special initiatives supporting students and alumni, such as discount programs and marketing campaigns.
• Tracks participation, outcomes, and satisfaction across programs and uses data to recommend improvements.
• Coordinates with faculty, alumni, practitioners, and partner offices to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of program components.

Conoscenze

Program management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Columbia Business School’s Lang Entrepreneurship Center seeks an Associate Director of Programming to oversee ongoing operations and contribute to Center strategy. This execution- and coordination-focused role translates strategic priorities into high-quality, student- and alumni-facing programming across multiple initiatives.

The Associate Director will work with faculty, Center leadership, and School offices to design, execute, and improve programming while supporting curricular initiatives