• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $68,000-$78,000

Position Summary

The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) seeks a Program Coordinator II to support early career education programs such as Youth Enjoy Science Training in Health Equity, Highlighting Environmental Inequities, & Growing neighborHood Teachers and Students (YES in THE HEIGHTS). YES in THE HEIGHTS is a summer internship for high school and undergraduate students that aims to increase the pool of under-represented and under-resourced youth entering STEM fields.

The Program Coordinator II is charged with the coordination, implementation, evaluation, communication, and enhancement of early career education programs. As a Program Coordinator II, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to diversify and empower the next generation of STEM professionals.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination:
  • Onboard program participants, assisting with the completion of all hiring requirements, background checks, and medical surveillance.
  • Schedule program activities, including weekly journal clubs, pathology workshops, shared resource tours, and team-building events.
  • Set-up payments for external collaborators involved in the program.
  • Create the application, disseminate it to partner schools and organizations, and assist in screening applicants.
  • Order promotional materials for the program.
• Communication:
  • Act as the main point of contact for program participants and mentors.
  • Maintain relationships with program participants by providing support, answering questions, and assisting with issues. 
  • Communicate regularly with program participants and mentors, promptly addressing and resolving any issues that may arise.
  • Update promotional program materials, including flyers, presentations, and web materials.
• Surveys and Reports:
  • Modify and send out surveys to program participants, analyze results, and create comprehensive reports.
  • Track outcomes of the program, including monitoring the progress of program alumni and their accomplishments.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.

• Pays close attention to detail, and a high degree of proficiency with computer software (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, project management tools).

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and initiatives.

Other Requirements

• Proven experience in program coordination, preferably in educational or research settings.
• Familiarity with cancer research and a passion for promoting diversity in STEM fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.