Program Manager, Co-Production, Center for Science and Society

$62,400 - $67,000/Yr

Columbia University - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Manager for the Co-Production of Knowledge Initiative at the Center for Science and Society (CSS) plays a pivotal role in shaping the programmatic strategy and organization of the initiative. Reporting directly to the Faculty Director and the Associate Director, this position is integral to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, scholars, and practitioners across various fields, including social and natural sciences, humanities, law, medicine, and the arts. The CSS aims to dismantle traditional disciplinary barriers, creating a new paradigm for training and collaboration that enhances public understanding of science in relation to pressing social issues. The Co-Production of Knowledge Initiative specifically addresses climate and environmental challenges through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches. In this role, the Program Manager will engage with a diverse array of stakeholders, including research and advisory faculty, postdoctoral scholars, students, grantees, and external partners, particularly those associated with the Columbia Climate School. The responsibilities encompass managing the Network on Community-Driven Co-production of Knowledge Initiative, planning and overseeing events and conferences, and establishing connections with community partners. The Program Manager will also manage grant programs, including the creation and dissemination of calls for applications, organizing the grant review process, and supporting grantees throughout their project planning and implementation phases. Additionally, the Program Manager will assist in curriculum development, facilitate experiential learning projects, and coordinate with the Provost Office for new course and degree program approvals. Participation in fundraising and development activities, preparation of the fiscal year budget, and the development of presentations and reports are also key components of this position. The Program Manager will oversee communications and marketing efforts, ensuring that the initiative's goals and activities are effectively communicated to a broader audience. This role requires a proactive approach, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the Network on Community-Driven Co-production of Knowledge Initiative.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees events and conferences, such as informal internal workshops, knowledge mobilization events, and community engagement activities.
• Establishes and maintains connections with community partners.
• Manages grants programs that are awarded by the CSS.
• Creates and disseminates calls for grant programs applications and organizes the grant review process.
• Manages the disbursement of grants.
• Supports mentor grantees during project planning and implementation.
• Assists with curriculum development.
• Facilitates experiential learning projects and their inclusion into existing courses.
• Coordinates with the Provost Office to procure new courses and degree program approval.
• Participates in fundraising and development.
• Prepares the fiscal year budget.
• Develops different types of presentations and reports.
• Oversees communications and marketing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience collaborating with community groups or working in a program management role within a university or non-profit setting.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with people from diverse backgrounds, career stages, and worldviews.
• Strong computer competencies.
• Capacity to quickly learn new systems and technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Academic background in climate humanities and/or science, environmental studies, ecological sciences, anthropology, sociology, history, science, and technology studies, or another relevant field.
• Experience with or strong interest in community-based participatory research and facilitation techniques.
• Background in digital communications, with specific competencies in social media marketing, basic video editing, website content development, Google Analytics, and marketing databases.
• Knowledge of Columbia University's financial policies and general accounting principles.
• Experience with the Accounting and Reporting at Columbia (ARC) financial system.