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Columbia University is hiring a Associate Director of Student Engagement to lead student engagement and programming for Columbia Law School's Center for Law and Economics. The role cultivates a nationwide network of students and scholars while working closely with the Center's Director and faculty to administer research awards and curate events. As the Center grows, the Associate Director will also oversee staff, student workers, and fellows supporting its student-facing programs.

Highlights

Leads development of intellectual workshops and a nationwide student speaker series for the Center for Law and Economics.
Administers the solicitation and review of student research awards alongside the Center's Director and faculty.
Monitors trends in legal and economic research to surface new student engagement opportunities.
Builds relationships with law schools, student organizations, and faculty across the country to grow the Center's network.
Oversees scholarly communications, newsletters, and award announcements for the Center.
Serves as the main liaison between fellows, faculty, and student groups on programming.
Guides administrative staff, student workers, and fellows as the Center's team expands.
Drafts budgets and tracks expenditures for the Center's growing student programs.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least four years of related work experience.
Prefers candidates with a law degree and five or more years in legal, academic, or organizing roles.
Pays $115,000-$125,000 a year for this full-time, on-campus New York City position.

Associate Director of Student Engagement Full Description

Job Details

Location: New York, NY
Department: School of Law
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

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

Columbia Law School (CLS) is seeking a collaborative Associate Director of Student Engagement to lead student engagement and programming at the Center for Law and Economics. Reporting to the Center’s Director, this role is a key contributor to a growing, high-visibility center. The Associate Director will cultivate a nationwide network of students and scholars, ensuring the Center’s initiatives are executed with intellectual precision as the Center expands.

This role requires a highly collaborative mindset, as all significant programmatic decisions—such as the selection of research award recipients and the curation of student-focused events—are made in concert with Center leadership and faculty. As the Center’s budget and scope grow, the Associate Director will also be responsible for directing the efforts of staff, student workers, and fellows to ensure the continued excellence of the Center’s student-facing mission.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and management of the Center’s nationwide student-facing initiatives, including the development of intellectual workshops and a student speaker series.
Administer the solicitation and review of student research awards, working closely with the Director and faculty to adjudicate submissions through a collective decision-making process.
Monitor trends in legal and economic research to identify new opportunities for student engagement and academic contribution.
Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with law schools, student organizations, and faculty across the country to broaden the Center’s institutional footprint.
Oversee the drafting of scholarly communications, newsletters, and award announcements, ensuring they reflect the standards of Columbia Law School.
Act as a central liaison between fellows, faculty, and diverse student constituencies to ensure programs are aligned with the Center’s broader goals.
Provide guidance and oversight to administrative staff, student workers, or fellows as the Center’s personnel needs evolve alongside its programmatic growth.
Refine and oversee the organizational systems required to manage a growing student network and respond to high-level inquiries from the academic community.
Support the financial health of the Center’s student initiatives by drafting budgets and tracking expenditures as resources expand.
Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors' degree.
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
A proven ability to work independently within an entrepreneurial academic setting while maintaining a strong commitment to teamwork.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on precision and clarity.
A detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

A law degree or other advanced degree is highly desirable.
5+ years of experience within legal, academic, or organizing sectors.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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