Student Admin Worker

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary:
  Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 05/31/2026
• Hours Per Week: 15 - 20
• Salary Range: $18 per hour - $18 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The Program Support role provides administrative, communications, and research assistance across a range of programmatic initiatives. The incumbent will support event coordination, database management, communications outreach, research activities, and special projects as needed.

• Coordinate and support program-related events.
• Assist the Administrative Coordinator with reimbursements and related documentation.
• Provide general program support and complete other duties as assigned.

• Update and maintain contact lists.
• Manage Mailchimp audiences, including:
  • Importing new contacts using shared document templates.
  • Updating and maintaining all audience segments.
  • Removing outdated groups.
  • Creating new, relevant segments based on audience interests, such as:
    • Engineering School, Climate School, and other academic audiences (with a focus on podcast listenership).
    • Groups related to grant applications (e.g., Doctoral Mobility, Joint Projects).

• Build and maintain an alumni database.
• Conduct research to identify alumni career paths and current affiliations.
• Research best practices for creating and engaging an alumni network.

• Update and maintain website content.
• Research and draft interview questions for the podcast.
• Assist with the grant calls video promotional project.

• Compile PhD projects and joint research projects by theme or topic.
• Support outreach for the École Polytechnique internship program.
• Assist with preparation for Fall 2026 calls.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in French.
• Excellent written communication skills in both French and English.

• Audio and/or video editing skills.

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.