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

$62,400 - $67,000/Yr

Columbia University - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

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, particularly those concerning climate and environmental matters. The Program Manager will engage closely 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. This role involves the development and management of grant programs, curriculum development, and the organization of events and conferences that promote knowledge mobilization and community engagement. The Co-Production of Knowledge Initiative is specifically focused on collaborative responses to climate challenges, making this position crucial for driving impactful research and outreach efforts. In addition to managing the Network on Community-Driven Co-production of Knowledge Initiative, the Program Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining connections with community partners, overseeing the grant application and review process, and supporting grantees throughout their project implementation. The role also includes facilitating experiential learning projects, coordinating with the Provost Office for course approvals, participating in fundraising efforts, and preparing the fiscal year budget. The Program Manager will develop presentations and reports, oversee communications and marketing efforts, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the initiative.

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.