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Columbia University is hiring a Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction to support daily curriculum, instruction, and faculty operations for the School of International and Public Affairs' Office of Academic Affairs. The role serves as the office's front-line point of contact, handling walk-in inquiries and the shared Academic Affairs inbox while coordinating course scheduling, exams, and instructional systems access for faculty and teaching assistants. Additional duties include maintaining curricular records across SIS, EMS, and Stellic, and helping train and oversee student workers.

Highlights

Serves as the front-line point of contact for instructors, teaching assistants, students, staff, and visitors seeking help from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Monitors and manages the shared SIPA Academic Affairs inbox, routing requests and tracking follow-up items.
Supports instructors with CourseWorks, course scheduling, exams, registration, and grade-submission timelines.
Coordinates adjunct instructor office hours and the shared adjunct office space.
Schedules orientations and information sessions for new and part-time faculty on CourseWorks, Zoom Pro access, exams, and course logistics.
Administers updates to the SIPA Bulletin, course directories, and course records across SIS, EMS, and Stellic.
Manages classroom utilization, including course room assignments and final exam scheduling.
Trains and oversees student workers who provide administrative or research support.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and standard office software required.
High school diploma and at least three years of related experience required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Salary range of $62,000–$66,000 per year.

Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction Full Description

Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction

School of International and Public Affairs

Salary Range: $62,000 - $66,000. 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 Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction and working closely with the Executive Director of Academic Affairs, the Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Office of Academic Affairs in curriculum, instruction, and faculty support. This position requires a consistent on-site presence and serves as a primary front-line point of contact for SIPA instructors, teaching assistants, students, staff, and visitors seeking assistance. Key responsibilities include coordinating course scheduling and instructional support; maintaining curricular records and systems; and managing office communications, including the shared SIPA Academic Affairs inbox.

Responsibilities

Operations and Front-Line Support

Serves as a welcoming first point of contact for instructors, teaching assistants, students, staff, and visitors seeking assistance from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Provides in-person office coverage during regular business hours and responds to walk-in inquiries and day-to-day operational needs.
Manages the shared SIPA Academic Affairs inbox, monitors incoming communications, prioritizes requests, routes messages to appropriate staff members, and tracks follow-up items.
Maintains professional, responsive, and service-oriented communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Instructional Support

Provides support to instructors related to CourseWorks, course scheduling, examinations, registration, and grade submission timelines.
Responds to requests regarding teaching assignments, enrollments, systems access (such as CourseWorks, Zoom, EMS), classroom needs, and instructional materials.
Coordinates adjunct instructor office hours and manages shared adjunct office space.
Schedules orientations for new and part-time faculty, and provides orientation and information sessions on Courseworks, office hours, Zoom Pro access, exams, and other course logistics.
Supports TAs, Readers, and Student Assistants by coordinating orientations, updating resources and handbooks, assisting with room requests for review sessions, and providing access to Courseworks and other instructional tools.
Maintains faculty biography and directory information, coordinating updates with relevant SIPA offices as needed.

Curriculum and Instruction Administration

Administers updates to the SIPA Bulletin, course directories, and course information in SIS, EMS, and related systems.
Updates and reconciles degree audit records in Stellic and other academic systems as assigned.
Supports collection, review, and tracking of course syllabi for compliance, planning, and ad hoc requests.
Coordinates classroom utilization, including course room assignments, final examination scheduling, and ad hoc room requests.
Supports academic processes and other instructional operations as needed.

Academic Affairs Operations, Analysis, and Projects

Supports online research, data gathering, reporting, and special projects in support of the Office of Academic Affairs.
Assists with process improvements, documentation updates, and administrative initiatives as assigned.
Provides operational support for emerging priorities, peak-cycle activities, and cross-functional office needs.
Assists with special projects, research requests, and general administrative support as assigned.

Supervision and Coordination

Assists with selecting, training, assigning, and overseeing student workers who provide administrative or research support.
Helps coordinate workflows across office functions to ensure timely, accurate completion of assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a minimum of three years’ related experience.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to work effectively in a high-volume front-facing office environment, preferably in an academic program or higher education.
Experience working with databases, student systems, or other administrative platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and standard office software.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
Familiarity with academic systems used at Columbia University (e.g., SIS, CourseWorks/Canvas, Stellic, EMS) or comparable higher education systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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