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Columbia University is hiring an Assistant Director, Community Partnerships & Education. The role involves supporting the Executive Director and team in the Office of Government & Community Affairs by managing education, workforce, and youth programs in the local community. The Assistant Director will enhance university partnerships, oversee program implementation, and collaborate on communications efforts to support community and workforce development initiatives.

Highlights

Manage and grow education, workforce, and youth programs aligned with the Manhattanville Community Benefits Agreement.
Work closely with community stakeholders, university partners, and government agencies to expand initiatives including internships and training programs.
Support and maintain relationships with program partners and community organizations such as the West Harlem Development Corporation.
Assist in communication strategies with Government & Community Affairs and Communications & Public Affairs teams.
Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 3 years experience in community relations, urban affairs, or youth and workforce development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data tracking tools required.
Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and project coordination skills necessary.
Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 annually.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, grant-writing skills, and familiarity with governmental youth and social service agencies.
Position supports Upper Manhattan's educational and workforce development ecosystem and involves liaising with local community groups and funders.

Assistant Director, Community Partnerships & Education Full Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Building: Low Library
Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000

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 Executive Director, Community Affairs, the Assistant Director will support the Executive Director and other staff in Columbia University’s Office of Government & Community Affairs while maintaining an active portfolio of programmatic commitments related to education, workforce, and youth-related programming in the local community. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for supporting and growing the University’s partnerships established by the Manhattanville-related Community Benefits Agreement and Declaration of Covenants. The Assistant Director will also work with community stakeholders, Columbia partners, and governmental entities to grow the capacity and extend the reach of programming across the University that serves the educational and workforce-development needs of the local community, including University-based internship and training programs that have emerged in the post-Manhattanville era. In addition, the Director will work with colleagues in GCA and Communications & Public Affairs to enhance department-wide efforts to communicate its priorities with key audiences.

Responsibilities

Support the work of the Executive Director and other colleagues in Columbia’s Office of Government & Community Affairs while maintaining a focus on growing and strengthening the Office’s commitment to supporting Upper Manhattan’s educational & workforce development ecosystem.
Under guidance from the Vice President and the Executive Director, manage the day-to-day planning and implementation of key Columbia programs and partnerships, including GCA’s Connecting Youth Initiative, workforce development grant program.
Maintain relationships with program partners and other key University and community stakeholders involved with education, workforce, and youth outreach and programming.
Identify strategic opportunities for program enhancement and growth, working with stakeholders to build capacity and expand reach of programs targeting the education and workforce needs of the local community.
Support the day-to-day implementation of Columbia’s “In Kind Facilities & Services” Benefit in partnership with the West Harlem Development Corporation and other local community-based organizations.
At the direction of the Executive Director and other senior leaders, liaise directly with community organizations, including the West Harlem Development Corporation. Seek opportunities for additional funding support from government and/or private funders.
Support and guide the work of student interns as required.
Track relevant community developments and advise University stakeholders on community relations issues.
Respond to inquiries from community groups, organizations, and neighbors.
Maintain active communications and garner community support for University projects and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 3 years of experience in community relations, urban affairs, education, youth and workforce development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required, along with excellent presentation, writing and oral communications skills.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Project coordination and organizational skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Cultural competency and experience working with various communities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred.
Additional experience providing social and educational services to youth and young adults is highly desired.
Familiarity with governmental and private-sector youth and social services agencies and organizations, including NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development, NY State Department of Health regulations, NYC Housing Authority, and others.
Grant-writing skills and management experience is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

Original Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Building: Low Library
Salary Range: $70,000- $80,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Support the work of the Executive Director and other colleagues in Columbia’s Office of Government & Community Affairs while maintaining a focus on growing and strengthening the Office’s commitment to supporting Upper Manhattan’s educational & workforce development ecosystem.
Under guidance from the Vice President and the Executive Director, manage the day-to-day planning and implementation of key Columbia programs and partnerships, including GCA’s Connecting Youth Initiative, workforce development grant program.
Maintain relationships with program partners and other key University and community stakeholders involved with education, workforce, and youth outreach and programming.
Identify strategic opportunities for program enhancement and growth, working with stakeholders to build capacity and expand reach of programs targeting the education and workforce needs of the local community.
Support the day-to-day implementation of Columbia’s “In Kind Facilities & Services” Benefit in partnership with the West Harlem Development Corporation and other local community-based organizations.
At the direction of the Executive Director and other senior leaders, liaise directly with community organizations, including the West Harlem Development Corporation. Seek opportunities for additional funding support from government and/or private funders.
Support and guide the work of student interns as required.
Track relevant community developments and advise University stakeholders on community relations issues.
Respond to inquiries from community groups, organizations, and neighbors.
Maintain active communications and garner community support for University projects and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 3 years of experience in community relations, urban affairs, education, youth and workforce development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required, along with excellent presentation, writing and oral communications skills.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Project coordination and organizational skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Cultural competency and experience working with various communities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred.
Additional experience providing social and educational services to youth and young adults is highly desired.
Familiarity with governmental and private-sector youth and social services agencies and organizations, including NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development, NY State Department of Health regulations, NYC Housing Authority, and others.
Grant-writing skills and management experience is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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