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Columbia University is hiring a Director of Academic and Student Affairs. This role involves managing and leading academic affairs, student affairs, and graduate admissions within the IEOR Department. The Director will collaborate with the Director of Finance and Operations, Senior Associate Director, and Chairperson to provide strategic academic direction and oversee various functions, including student performance, admissions, and departmental programs.

Highlights

Manage and lead IEOR Department’s academic and student affairs functions.
Oversee graduate and undergraduate academic advising and admissions processes.
Supervise full-time academic staff members and academic interns.
Provide strategic direction and collaborate on program initiatives.
Analyze and report tuition share; provide data for rankings.
Requires bachelor's and graduate degrees with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office, and database software required.
Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 annually.

Director of Academic and Student Affairs Full Description

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000

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 Director of Academic and Student Affairs provides management and leadership to the academic affairs, student affairs, and graduate admissions functions of the IEOR Department. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the incumbent will be working with the Senior Associate Director, Academic and Student Affairs, and Chairperson to provide strategic academic direction to the team.

Responsibilities

30% Academic Affairs & Student Affairs

Set/maintain the best practices for academic and student affairs area, including execution, communication, and maintenance of all functions.
Lead, oversee, and enhance the quality of IEOR Department’s graduate and undergraduate academic advising, student programming, graduate admissions, registration, and related system enhancements.
Manage the operation and functions of all Departmental degrees (online and on campus), non-degree, and minor programs.
Maintain/improve student data and tracking; provide analytics, audits, and best practices.
Address urgent/complex student inquiries, host office hours, and collaborate with Director of Finance and Operations and Columbia Engineering Wellness team.
Review all student performance and collaborate with various University entities to support success and degree completion.
Collaborate on the class/exam schedule and teaching assignments.
Co-manage graduation and orientation activities.
Co-host various academic and student affairs special events and activities, including: registration advising, town halls, open houses, celebrations, etc.
Collaborate on adjunct appointments with Department Chair and Director of Finance and Operations with Senior Associate Director.
Collaborate on adjunct appointments (Adjunct Roster) with DFA and Senior Associate Director of Academic and Student Affairs.
Advise new and existing adjuncts to the pedagogical best practices of the university and department.
Oversee the grade review of BS and MS students and execute appropriate sanctions.
Oversee and process students’ change of status requests: reduced course load, leave of absences and returns, readmissions, etc.
Liaise and collaborate with various university offices (i.e., GSA, CSA, Registrar’s Office, ISSO, Columbia School of Business, SIPA, General Counsel) to recommend and implement new policies and systems to enhance student experience and support the mission of the Department/School.

30 % Graduate Admissions (MS, CVN, PhD, Dual Degree Program)

Determine the annual admissions standards and goals in collaboration with the School Leadership and Department Chair.
Manage the processing of all IEOR graduate admission applications (online and on-campus) with the SEAS Admissions Office.
Propose and execute yield activities to converge on the predetermined class size.
Maintain/update Departmental marketing materials.
Provide analytics and best practices by reviewing existing student data.
Create admissions reports and statistics for the admissions committee and leadership; recommend best practices for future cycles.
Manages and cultivate dual degree partnerships and the admissions process.
Department liaison with other departments and schools on admissions and rankings.

20% Team Management and Human Resources

Supervise full-time academic staff members and co-supervise Academic interns in the largest Department functional area to support the student population, graduate admissions, and functions related to student support.
Provide strategic direction to the team in consultation with the Director of Finance and Operations, Senior Associate Director, Academic and Student Affairs, and Chair.

10% Administrative and Operations

Support Departmental special events.
Have oversight of Graduation and Orientation events.
Lead automation projects related to admissions and academic/student affairs.
Oversee and strategize the onboarding process for new MS students (bootcamps, communications, exams, databases).
Liaise with Columbia Business School Partners on course availability and registration.
Collaborate on departmental COI submissions and requests for curricular/policy changes.
Lead new program initiatives and program changes in collaboration with leadership and program directors.
Provide content for the Departmental website in the areas of admissions, academic and student affairs, and curricular changes.

5% Budget and Reporting

Monitor, analyze, and report to the Dean’s Office the tuition share that needs to be transferred for each academic year (e.g., MSBA and MS-MS&E degree partners with Columbia Business School).
Support DFA in providing Academic and admission data for program rankings (MSFE: Quantnet, Risk).
Oversee student data collection/reporting processes.
Assist with Adjunct review and payment amount calculation.

5% Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's and graduate degrees are required. A minimum of 4-6 years of student/academic affairs and admissions experience is required, with an ability to identify and analyze trends in the academic/admissions process.
Familiar with and appreciates student and academic affairs, departmental program curriculum and requirements, and web management and administration.
Strong computer literacy/proficiency required: an understanding and appreciation of student services database software and online resources, and the willingness to respond to the needs of prospective and current students and faculty. Proficiency in the Google suite, MS Office, publishing software, etc.
Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a high level of attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Candidate must exercise good judgment and flexibility, with a student-wellness mindset.
A positive, mission-oriented, forward-thinking attitude and sense of humor are a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

Original Job Description

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

30% Academic Affairs & Student Affairs

Set/maintain the best practices for academic and student affairs area, including execution, communication, and maintenance of all functions.
Lead, oversee, and enhance the quality of IEOR Department’s graduate and undergraduate academic advising, student programming, graduate admissions, registration, and related system enhancements.
Manage the operation and functions of all Departmental degrees (online and on campus), non-degree, and minor programs.
Maintain/improve student data and tracking; provide analytics, audits, and best practices.
Address urgent/complex student inquiries, host office hours, and collaborate with Director of Finance and Operations and Columbia Engineering Wellness team.
Review all student performance and collaborate with various University entities to support success and degree completion.
Collaborate on the class/exam schedule and teaching assignments.
Co-manage graduation and orientation activities.
Co-host various academic and student affairs special events and activities, including: registration advising, town halls, open houses, celebrations, etc.
Collaborate on adjunct appointments with Department Chair and Director of Finance and Operations with Senior Associate Director.
Collaborate on adjunct appointments (Adjunct Roster) with DFA and Senior Associate Director of Academic and Student Affairs.
Advise new and existing adjuncts to the pedagogical best practices of the university and department.
Oversee the grade review of BS and MS students and execute appropriate sanctions.
Oversee and process students’ change of status requests: reduced course load, leave of absences and returns, readmissions, etc.
Liaise and collaborate with various university offices (i.e., GSA, CSA, Registrar’s Office, ISSO, Columbia School of Business, SIPA, General Counsel) to recommend and implement new policies and systems to enhance student experience and support the mission of the Department/School.

30 % Graduate Admissions (MS, CVN, PhD, Dual Degree Program)

Determine the annual admissions standards and goals in collaboration with the School Leadership and Department Chair.
Manage the processing of all IEOR graduate admission applications (online and on-campus) with the SEAS Admissions Office.
Propose and execute yield activities to converge on the predetermined class size.
Maintain/update Departmental marketing materials.
Provide analytics and best practices by reviewing existing student data.
Create admissions reports and statistics for the admissions committee and leadership; recommend best practices for future cycles.
Manages and cultivate dual degree partnerships and the admissions process.
Department liaison with other departments and schools on admissions and rankings.

20% Team Management and Human Resources

Supervise full-time academic staff members and co-supervise Academic interns in the largest Department functional area to support the student population, graduate admissions, and functions related to student support.
Provide strategic direction to the team in consultation with the Director of Finance and Operations, Senior Associate Director, Academic and Student Affairs, and Chair.

10% Administrative and Operations

Support Departmental special events.
Have oversight of Graduation and Orientation events.
Lead automation projects related to admissions and academic/student affairs.
Oversee and strategize the onboarding process for new MS students (bootcamps, communications, exams, databases).
Liaise with Columbia Business School Partners on course availability and registration.
Collaborate on departmental COI submissions and requests for curricular/policy changes.
Lead new program initiatives and program changes in collaboration with leadership and program directors.
Provide content for the Departmental website in the areas of admissions, academic and student affairs, and curricular changes.

5% Budget and Reporting

Monitor, analyze, and report to the Dean’s Office the tuition share that needs to be transferred for each academic year (e.g., MSBA and MS-MS&E degree partners with Columbia Business School).
Support DFA in providing Academic and admission data for program rankings (MSFE: Quantnet, Risk).
Oversee student data collection/reporting processes.
Assist with Adjunct review and payment amount calculation.

5% Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's and graduate degrees are required. A minimum of 4-6 years of student/academic affairs and admissions experience is required, with an ability to identify and analyze trends in the academic/admissions process.
Familiar with and appreciates student and academic affairs, departmental program curriculum and requirements, and web management and administration.
Strong computer literacy/proficiency required: an understanding and appreciation of student services database software and online resources, and the willingness to respond to the needs of prospective and current students and faculty. Proficiency in the Google suite, MS Office, publishing software, etc.
Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a high level of attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Candidate must exercise good judgment and flexibility, with a student-wellness mindset.
A positive, mission-oriented, forward-thinking attitude and sense of humor are a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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