Startup Lab Program Manager & Community Lead

Columbia University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia Startup Lab (CSL) launches and sustains programming for Uptown and SoHo ventures, providing mentorship, resources, and a collaborative space for student entrepreneurs and recent graduates. You will coordinate events, communications, budgets, and partnerships to strengthen the CSL community.

As PM-CSL, you’ll engage with leadership, schedule sessions, manage vendors, and ensure outcomes align with university policy while sustaining a welcoming

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
• Minimum two to four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries and problem solve with stakeholders.
• Own CSL programming calendar, design and prioritize events, resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Plan and coordinate CSL Uptown and SoHo events, manage vendors and on-site logistics.
• Allocate programming budget funds, track commitments and report to leadership.
• Create audience tailored materials, deliver post-event follow-ups and maintain templates.
• Serve as liaison between Campbell Center and partner schools at Columbia.
• Foster a welcoming, founder-first community and coordinate annual application process.
• Maintain data collection and metrics to aid fundraising efforts.

Skills

Community management

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

Job description

The Campbell Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia Startup Lab (CSL) launches and sustains programming for Uptown and SoHo ventures, providing mentorship, resources, and a collaborative space for student entrepreneurs and recent graduates. You will coordinate events, communications, budgets, and partnerships to strengthen the CSL community.

As PM-CSL, you’ll engage with leadership, schedule sessions, manage vendors, and ensure outcomes align with university policy while sustaining a welcoming