Student Engagement & Community Lead: AI Programs

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of the City of New York's Columbia Engineering seeks a service‑oriented specialist to support the MSAI program and ESA Office. You will help create a welcoming student experience, coordinate orientation, and manage community-building activities across the student lifecycle.

Reporting to a supervisor, the role involves event logistics, communications, and collaboration with faculty, alumni, and employer partners to ensure high-quality program delivery and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; 0–2 years in student affairs preferred.
• Strong technical skills with Google Suite, MS Office, and data tools.
• Ability to work with diverse domestic and international populations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contact for MSAI students; route inquiries to campus resources.
• Coordinate MSAI new student orientation and logistics.
• Organize and execute student life events and calendars.
• Support ESA initiatives and cross-program communications.
• Assist with recruitment, yield activities, and class visits.
• Provide event promotion and feedback collection.

Skills

Google Suite

MS Office

PowerPoint

Social media

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Student information systems

Job description

Columbia University in the City of the City of New York's Columbia Engineering seeks a service‑oriented specialist to support the MSAI program and ESA Office. You will help create a welcoming student experience, coordinate orientation, and manage community-building activities across the student lifecycle.

Reporting to a supervisor, the role involves event logistics, communications, and collaboration with faculty, alumni, and employer partners to ensure high-quality program delivery and student