Program Coordinator

Job Posting

Job Type : Support Staff - Union- Bargaining Unit : Local 2110

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hours Per Week : 35

Salary Range : $55,805 - $58,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Private Sector Careers and Director of Recruiting and Professional Development, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in : the implementation and execution of all Office of Private Sector Careers (OPSC) programs and events; entering data related to all surveys and reports the office is required to complete; posting all job openings, employer announcements and events; processing all payments received by the office; and tracking employer activities on campus and managing the office calendar. The Program Coordinator will also serve as the front office liaison for OPSC.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation and execution of all in-person and virtual programs, including workshops, panel discussions, and recruiting and professional events hosted by OPSC.
• This includes : practice interview programs, recruiting programs, the LL.M. Interview Program, Fall and Spring OCI, numerous firm receptions, all professional development programming, etc. Tasks include coordinating with room reservations, A / V and facilities support, and managing catering operations.
• Serves as the front desk liaison to all visitors to OPSC and manages the main OPSC email account and phone line.
• Posts all approved open positions, employer events, and announcements to the internal database and creates job posting training guides for student workers.
• Assists with data entry related to summer and post-graduate employment, and other surveys that may be conducted by the office.
• Manages the office calendar and supplies.
• Assists in tracking employer participation in programming, events, and interview programs hosted by OPSC, student groups and journals, clinics, and centers.
• Assists in generating invoices and processing payments received by OPSC from employers.
• Conducts and coordinates onboarding tasks, including generating credentials for OPSC and CLS platforms, facilitating office and remote access set-up, etc., for newly hired OPSC employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), strong computer skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Strong organizational skills are necessary.

Must enjoy working in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of Symplicity or a similar career management system, a plus.

Must be willing to learn and implement new technologies to enhance task performance.

Ability to initiate and follow through with minimal supervision as well as meet deadlines, work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, be part of a collegial team, and balance competing assignments necessary.

Must have good judgment and be able to maintain confidentiality.

Availability for some evening and weekend work required.

Experience working in or demonstrated understanding of the characteristics of antiracist institutions.

Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.