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
• Review and grade assignments, assessments, and course materials as requested by directors
• Assist with the review and revision of program documents like the Student Handbook
• 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 MS program courses and students, fostering a positive academic experience through effective coordination and community engagement.