Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary front-line point of contact for instructors, students, and staff within the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Manage the shared SIPA Academic Affairs inbox, prioritizing requests and routing communications to appropriate staff.
• Provide instructional support regarding course scheduling, examinations, registration, and grade submission timelines.
• Coordinate classroom utilization, including room assignments and final examination scheduling.
• Administer updates to the SIPA Bulletin, course directories, and academic information in systems such as SIS and EMS.
• Support faculty and teaching assistants with systems access (CourseWorks, Zoom, etc.) and orientation sessions.
• Assist with data gathering, reporting, and special administrative projects to support office operations.
• Oversee and train student workers providing administrative or research support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of related professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and standard office software.
• Experience working with databases, student information systems, or other administrative platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with high discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, customer-facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with Columbia University academic systems (e.g., SIS, CourseWorks/Canvas, Stellic, EMS).

About the Company

Columbia University is a leading research institution located in New York City. The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is dedicated to preparing students for careers in international affairs, public service, and global policy.