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Columbia University

Curriculum Coordinator

🇺🇸 New York, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $66K - $72K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ December 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Columbia University is hiring a Curriculum Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of didactic and clinical courses. The role requires overseeing course scheduling, student and faculty communication, course logistics, and maintaining academic records while supporting quality improvement and evaluation efforts.

Highlights
  • Manage student records, course registration, and academic scheduling using OASIS and CourseWorks.
  • Coordinate lecture recordings (ECHO 360), course setup, exams (ExamSoft), and grading entries.
  • Serve as liaison between students and faculty regarding materials, assignments, and scheduling updates.
  • Arrange accommodations for students with disabilities and manage instructional space logistics.
  • Support committees by preparing documentation, managing workflows, and sending academic progress letters.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and special projects.
  • Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and employment with three years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred: Two years of administrative support experience in academic or nonprofit environments, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with academic systems such as CourseWorks, ExamSoft, and OASIS is preferred.
  • Experience working in a dental academic environment is desirable.
  • Salary range: $66,300 - $72,000 annually.

Curriculum Coordinator Full Description

  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $ 66,300 - $72,000

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
The Curriculum Coordinator plays a key role in independently managing the day-to-day operations of assigned didactic and clinical courses. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Pre-Doctoral Academic and Student Affairs, this position requires strong judgment, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to ensure seamless curriculum delivery. This role serves as a central resource for faculty and students, overseeing scheduling, course logistics, and communication.

Responsibilities
  • Independently maintain student records and enrollment data in academic and clinical systems.
  • Manage course registration for students
  • Create comprehensive academic schedules and input all scheduling data into OASIS.
  • Coordinate lecture recording requests (ECHO 360) and support course setup within CourseWorks.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for student–faculty communication on course materials, requirements, scheduling updates, and assignments.
  • Coordinate accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Secure instructional spaces and manage logistics for in-person and virtual course activities.
  • Collaborate with faculty and the Center for Education Research and Evaluation to design, administer, and analyze course and faculty/student evaluations in OASIS.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts
  • Build and administer quizzes and exams in ExamSoft, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance.
  • Enter grades into CourseWorks and SSOL with independent oversight of accuracy.
  • Support Academic Progress Committees and the Committee on Instruction, including preparing documentation and managing workflows.
  • Draft and send academic progress letters to students.
  • Coordinate academic and clinical training sessions and manage related logistics.
  • Contribute to special projects and additional duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent in education and employment plus three years of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in experience plus 3 years related experience
  • (2) Two years' experience in administrative support preferably in an academic or nonprofit environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle student information with good judgement
  • Ability to undertake multiple tasks, set priorities, work independently and meet deadlines reliably
  • Familiarity with learning management systems and academic databases, e.g. CourseWorks, Examsoft, Oasis
  • Experience in a dental environment.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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