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Columbia University is hiring an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs to support academic administration for new and existing programs at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). The role manages academic operations, coordinates cross-university partnerships, and ensures curricular governance and policy compliance. The Assistant Director also works closely with faculty committees, the University Registrar, and the Provost's Office to sustain the school's academic infrastructure.

Highlights

Support the academic administration of new and existing academic programs, including milestone planning for new initiatives
Develop administrative frameworks for foundational courses, electives, focus areas, and capstone workshops
Manage curriculum approvals through SIPA faculty governance and University policy processes
Coordinate course codes, cross-listings, and scheduling with the University Registrar
Maintain accurate academic program information in Stellic, the School Bulletin, and other University systems
Serve as an administrative liaison between SIPA Academic Affairs and other Columbia schools and governance bodies
Track enrollment trends and support program review through data dashboards and reporting tools
Supervise multiple graduate student assistants
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience in academic program management or academic affairs in higher education
Salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 per year

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Full Description

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

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 for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director will support the academic administration of the academic programs – both existing and new – at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). This role will manage academic operations, coordinate cross-university partnerships, and ensure effective curricular governance and compliance with university policies.

The Assistant Director will work closely with faculty directors, faculty committees, the University Registrar, other University Schools, relevant departments, and the Provost's Office to develop and sustain the academic infrastructure necessary to support academic administration.

This position requires independent judgment, cross-unit coordination, and oversight of complex academic processes

Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation:

Support the academic administration of new academic initiatives, including milestone planning and execution
Develop and maintain administrative frameworks for a variety of programmatic needs including but not limited to foundational courses, electives, focus areas, and capstone workshops
Coordinate implementation with faculty leaders, committees and additional relevant governance bodies
Monitor enrollment caps and support strategic resource planning
Assist in developing scalable processes to support new program growth

Curriculum Management and Governance:

Manage curriculum approvals through SIPA faculty governance processes, University policies, as well as related governance bodies
Coordinate the creation and maintenance of course codes, cross-listings, and scheduling in partnership with the University Registrar
Ensure accurate academic program information in Stellic, the School Bulletin, and University systems
Maintain compliance with University and SIPA academic policies
Prepare materials and documentation for internal faculty committees and governance review

Cross-School Coordination:

Serve as an administrative liaison between SIPA Academic Affairs and other Columbia schools and academic units, the University Registrar, and additional governance bodies
Coordinate interschool course offerings and shared academic initiatives
Align program timelines with various academic calendars and governance cycles

Academic Operations and Student Infrastructure:

Support academic planning related to course sequencing, staffing, and classroom scheduling
Maintain data dashboards and reporting tools to support enrollment monitoring and program review
Oversee operational support for honors distinctions and capstone workshop administration

Supervision:

Supervises multiple graduate student assistants

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related professional experience in academic program management or academic affairs in higher education
Demonstrated ability to support the oversight of academic programs or curricular initiatives
Strong understanding of academic governance structures
Ability to manage complex academic initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Google Workspace applications and institutional database systems

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in higher education administration, public policy, or a related academic field
Experience working directly with faculty leadership
Experience navigating cross-school or interfaculty academic collaborations
Experience with long-term academic planning, enrollment management strategy, or program review processes

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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