Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Research

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage applications for research opportunities, essay prizes, and funding programs.
• Administer research programs by cultivating faculty participation, facilitating mentor-mentee relationships, and advising students.
• Develop and lead workshop programming and orientation sessions for undergraduate researchers.
• Execute outreach strategies to increase awareness of research opportunities across campus and through social media.
• Provide individual advising to students to help them identify research opportunities and prepare applications.
• Build evidence-based recruitment and retention approaches for students from underrepresented groups.
• Support administrative functions including database management, record-keeping, and program impact assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4-6 years of university administration, teaching, or advising experience with an emphasis on student programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of research methodologies and scholarly practices across multiple disciplines.
• Proven experience organizing events, workshops, and group programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for program events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in any discipline.
• Experience reviewing research funding proposals and making allocation decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with first-generation college students and underserved populations.
• Proficiency with software platforms, databases, and application management systems.
• Experience working with budgets, financial reports, and foundations.

About the Company

Columbia University is a leading research institution located in New York City. The Undergraduate Research and Fellowships office (URF) is dedicated to supporting student inquiry, critical thinking, and creative scholarship across all disciplines.