Education Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist MS Program faculty with administrative course aspects, including in-person lecture support and managing Canvas sites
• Communicate with students and respond to course-related inquiries
• Proctor exams and manage related logistics
• Grade assignments and assessments as requested by course directors
• Review and revise MS Program documents, such as the Student Handbook and Student Honor Code
• Support Institute of Human Nutrition academic, student, and community events
• Archive course materials at the end of each term

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition
• Ability to work onsite at Columbia University Medical Center
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise initiative and judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human nutrition
• Experience supporting academic or higher education programs
• Experience with design or communications tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, MailChimp)
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Element451)
• Experience managing social media platforms

About the Company

The Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides essential academic and administrative support to ensure a high-quality educational experience for students and faculty within the MS programs.