Program Associate

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2027
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 64,

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 Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) ishiring a Program Associate to provide operational and research support with respect to our broad portfolios of work concerning sustainable investment in land, agriculture, mineral valuechainsand food systems; climate finance; and transition planning, among others. This position is full time for 1 year with a possibility for extension.

This position willstart as soon as possible and willfocus in particular on supporting CCSI’sproject

ASEAN Regional Integrated Energy System, providing significant coordination and stakeholder management support.

CCSI is an applied research center atthe Columbia Law and Climate Schools. Weseekto develop policies and practices that shape public and private investments to advance, rather than undermine, sustainable development and human rights.

• Conduct background research in preparation for projects, meetings, and events. This includes staying abreast of global current events related to sustainable investment.
• Compose, organize, and edit text on behalf of CCSI’s Director and staff as needed.
• Plan and oversee thelogisticsfor high-level meetings and events.
• Manage the communications process for select projects and initiatives, coordinating acrosscommunicationspersonnel and researchers.
• Serve asprimaryliaison with collaborators on CCSI projects.
• Provide administrative support for research and project management.
• Additional assignments asdeemedappropriate byCCSI’s Director or staff.

• Bachelor’s degree;0
  -2 years related experience.
• Ability to work under pressure on competing responsibilities with resilience, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Capable of working on projects independently as well as working well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication,interpersona land writing skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information.
• Accuracy, strong organizationalskillsand attention to detail.

• Related experience through internships and coursework.
• Strong preference given to those in their final academic semester of a bachelor's degree program or those who have graduated in the past year.

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