Public Health Education Programs Coordinator

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University seeks a Program Coordinator to support education programs within the department, focusing on master’s programs and, to some extent, doctoral programs. This role collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty, and students to enhance teaching and curricular activities.

The position emphasizes initiative, organization, and communication, with responsibilities across course support, seminars, student placements, alumni relations, and curriculum committee tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters degree preferred in Epidemiology or Public Health; strong initiative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty instructors to prepare courses and provide teaching assistant support for courses throughout the semester - 25%.
• Support department-based Certificates with seminars, events, budgets, expense management, and curricular review and updates - 15%.
• Support the MPH student Applied Practice Experience (APEx) program placements and related culminating Master’s Student Day events - 25%.
• Manage Epi Department alumni relations, including networking opportunities for current students and recruiting alumni for participation in department events – 15%.
• Support the department’s Master’s and Curriculum Committees, including attending meetings, note-taking, reviewing and preparing course syllabi for schoolwide approval, updating department website with education-related material - 15%.
• Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested, including supporting special education initiatives – 5%.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health

Job description

Columbia University seeks a Program Coordinator to support education programs within the department, focusing on master’s programs and, to some extent, doctoral programs. This role collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty, and students to enhance teaching and curricular activities.

The position emphasizes initiative, organization, and communication, with responsibilities across course support, seminars, student placements, alumni relations, and curriculum committee tasks.