Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Senior Project Coordinator in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Temporary
- End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2024
- Hours Per Week: 20
- Salary Range: $33.80-$33.80
Position Summary
Reporting to the FEMA Programs Principal Investigator at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) within the Climate School at Columbia University, the part-time incumbent will support administrative and curriculum development tasks for a U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-funded training program focused on post-disaster economic and housing recovery.
THIS IS A PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist in the training logistics and delivery of FEMA training.
- Monitor course registration and program enrollment.
- Conduct training presentations on new FEMA training themes, including "train the trainer" sessions and professional development for trainers. Develop and draft PowerPoint presentations.
- Participate in weekly FEMA meetings and webinars to discuss training issues.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including providing development support for other NCDP FEMA projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working on administrative office processes or related experience required.
- Familiarity with PowerPoint for the development of instructor-led trainings.
- Familiarity with project management for training and events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of adult learning theories for instructional design.
- Familiarity with government programs available to individuals after major disasters
Other Minimum Requirements
- Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Additionally, strong writing, communications and people skills are essential along with the capacity to initiate and effectively follow through on project activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly