STEM Program Manager

Teachers College, Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 59,236; Part time

Job summary

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a part-time STEM Program Manager to support an educational makerspace and a research lab. The role will oversee day-to-day lab operations, assist teaching and learning activities, and coordinate events and workshops while ensuring effective use of digital fabrication tools.

The ideal candidate has hands-on technical skills, experience with digital fabrication and prototyping technologies, and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with digital fabrication tools and associated technologies, including 3D printing, 3D design, laser cutting, microcontrollers/physical computing, electronics, computer programming, and AI tools for design.
• Experience supporting or teaching others in a makerspace, lab, or similar environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic setting.
• Work outside of standard business hours is occasionally required.
• May travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations in the makerspace and research lab.
• Support teaching and learning activities within the programs.
• Coordinate events and workshops for students, faculty, and visitors.
• Ensure effective use of digital fabrication tools and prototyping technologies.

Skills

Digital fabrication tools

3D printing

3D design

Laser cutting

Microcontrollers/physical computing

Electronics

Programming

AI design tools

Makerspace instruction

Organizational skills

Tools

Digital fabrication equipment

Prototyping technologies

Job description

Posting Summary

The Transformative Learning Technologies Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a part‑time STEM Program Manager to support an educational makerspace and a research lab, as well as many of its educational and outreach programs. The Manager will oversee day‑to‑day lab operations; support teaching and learning activities, coordinate events and workshops, and ensure effective use of digital fabrication tools. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on technical skills, experience with digital fabrication and prototyping technologies, and excellent organizational abilities. The Program Manager should have a passion for supporting students, faculty, and visitors in a collaborative learning environment. The position is mostly on‑site with some hybrid flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with digital fabrication tools and associated technologies, including at least some of the following: 3D printing, 3D design, laser cutting, microcontrollers/physical computing, electronics, computer programming, and AI tools for design.
• Experience supporting or teaching others in a makerspace, lab, or similar environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced academic setting.
• Work outside of standard business hours is occasionally required.
• May travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an academic makerspace or research lab.
• Experience training users on digital fabrication equipment.
• Familiarity with educational technology or design‑based learning environments.

Salary Range

• $37/hour

Work Modality

• On‑site, with hybrid flexibility.