Computational Science Center Coordinator

Computational Science Center Coordinator

The CSC Center Coordinator manages and advances the operational, programmatic, and intellectual work of the Vagelos Computational Science Center (CSC). The CSC champions the understanding and use of computation across disciplines, lowering barriers to entry, and expanding technical skills and digital literacy for the Barnard community and beyond. We take an intentionally broad and inclusive view of computingone that values creativity, critical inquiry, and social responsibility. Our work comes to life through interactive workshops, student fellowship programs, public interest technology projects, roundtable discussions, publications, and partnerships across Barnard and with outside institutions. Together, these activities invite people from every field to explore how computing can inform research, teaching, and creative practice. The Center Coordinator is a central member of this mission-driven team, helping to execute and shape the CSC's programming, communications, and partnershipsensuring alignment with our mission and values. They bring experience in academic or nonprofit program coordination along with content knowledge or familiarity with computational methods, responsible technology, or issues of technology and society. Day to day, the Coordinator keeps the Center running smoothly. They organize events and workshops, oversee student fellows, manage budgets and schedules, and lead the Center's communications and outreach. They work closely with Center leadership to plan new initiatives and ensure that the CSC has what it needs to thrive. With experience, the Coordinator will grow into a strategic partner and thought collaborator, contributing their own ideas and expertise to expand the Center's reach and impact. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position that requires in-person presence on the Barnard campus at least three days a week.

About You :

The ideal candidate is an experienced, proactive, and collaborative program professional who thrives in a small, community-oriented environment. You are intellectually engaged with computational or data-driven work and share the CSC's commitment to building technical and digital literacy while fostering critical awareness of technology's role in society. You bring sound judgment, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish with care and efficiency. You stay calm under pressure, balance competing priorities with ease, and ensure that no detail falls through the cracksall while contributing reliability, insight, and a genuine commitment to the CSC's work and the broader Barnard community.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Operations & Administration :

• Manage the Center's day-to-day operations and logistics to ensure smooth functioning across all programs.
• Oversee financial and hiring processes, including working in Workday and with HR to hire part-time staff, contractors, and student workers, and to process invoices, purchase orders, and reimbursements.
• Maintain organized systems for scheduling, correspondence, and information sharing; collect and manage data for reports and assessments.

Program & Event Coordination :

Communications & Branding :

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Skills, Qualifications & Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary range : $65,000 - $70,000

Please submit a CV and 1-page cover letter with your application.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

Company : Barnard College