Strategic Programs & Budget Manager

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Program and Budget Manager to oversee OVPFA programs, financial activities, operations, and communications. The role reports to the Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and collaborates with the Administrative Coordinator to support program execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating initiatives, monitoring budgets, improving processes, and managing websites and external communications for program visibility and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years of experience in finance, operations, or program management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple systems and workflows simultaneously.
• Experience with event logistics and coordination.
• High level of discretion, attention to detail, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination Support: manage assigned OVPFA programs from planning through implementation and evaluation, coordinating stakeholders and timelines.
• Finance and Operations: monitor budgets, analyze expenditures, coordinate with finance team, ensure efficient processes.
• Systems and Administrative Management: liaise with CUIT for systems, improve workflows, ensure data integrity.
• Communications and Website Management: maintain OVPFA website and communications platforms, track engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Financial systems

Spreadsheets

Website analytics tools

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Program and Budget Manager to oversee OVPFA programs, financial activities, operations, and communications. The role reports to the Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and collaborates with the Administrative Coordinator to support program execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating initiatives, monitoring budgets, improving processes, and managing websites and external communications for program visibility and impact.