Posting Summary:

The Program in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, seeks a
Part Time Program Associate to coordinate the activities of a vibrant community of musicians, teachers, and scholars.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Program in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, seeks a
Program Associate to coordinate the activities of a vibrant community of musicians,
teachers, and scholars. This position is responsible for many aspects of program operations
including faculty and student support, admissions, alumni relations, marketing, events
planning and coordinating the initiatives and innovations of the program faculty. The
Program Associate is the main point person for students for all program-related questions.
This position reports to the Music & Music Education Program Director and Director of
Academic Administration for the Arts & Humanities Department.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Work closely with the Program Director to develop and execute academic
policies
● Manage semester course schedule and catalog updates
● Provide registration support and coordinate cross-registration processes
with other Columbia schools
● In conjunction with faculty, enter scholarship recommendations and enter
financial aid awards in APEX;
● Manage preparations for program orientations; develop and update
information packets and presentations; and student advisement guides;
● Develop and maintain student database including current students and
alumni;
● Ensure that student files are complete and up-to date;
● Oversee student outreach and communication; address student concerns,
issues and questions;
● Assist with alumni relations and communications;
● Work together with the Department Digital Content Coordinator to
maintain/update program websites and social media outlets to support the
Music & Music Education community and ensure publicity for program events.
● Prepare ad hoc materials and special projects;
● Organize special events, including orientations, conferences, lectures, and
guest speakers, musical concerts and workshops;
● Be liaison with relevant Departmental programs and other college and
university offices;
● Assist Department Staff with student and instructional hiring - including
preparing job descriptions and pay ;
● Other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with budget management Highly organized and entrepreneurial Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment Professional attitude Proficiency with Google Suite, as well as social media and content creation platforms (e.g., WordPress, Canva,
Photoshop, Illustrator) Must not be a student in the Music and Music Education Program

Preferred Qualifications:

Music or Music Education background or experience working in the arts Higher education administration experience Knowledge of Teachers College systems (Banner, ePAFs, Unimarket, Slate, Chrome River, APEX)

Salary Range:

$32,500.00

Work Modality:

Onsite