Associate Director, Programming

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Associate Director, Programming is a key operational leader responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Lang Center’s student- and alumni-facing co-curricular programming, as well as day-to-day support for selected curricular initiatives. The role plays an integrative function within the Center, translating strategic priorities and programmatic goals into high-quality, well-executed offerings that support the Lang Center’s mission and activity portfolio.

This role is execution- and coordination-focused, with responsibility for managing programs, stakeholders, timelines, and outcomes across multiple initiatives, while working in close partnership with faculty, Center leadership, and School offices.

About Columbia Business School

For over a century, Columbia Business School has helped develop leaders and builders of enterprises who drive value for their stakeholders and society at large through our MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs. We are equally committed to cultivating new scholars and teachers, and to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts, and tools which advance the understanding and practice of management through our faculty research and PhD programs. Our vision is simple: to develop ideas and leaders that transform the world - from the very center of business. Our ever-evolving curriculum, featuring pioneering courses, STEM certification, and immersive experiential learning, prepares students to excel in key areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and innovation, twenty-first century finance, the intersection of business and society, and climate and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Co-Curricular Activities for Degree Students and Alumni

• Manages the planning, execution, and evaluation of co-curricular programs serving students and alumni, including accelerator-style programs, experiential learning initiatives, and signature Lang Center offerings aligned with the Center’s Launch, Invest, and Scale pillars.
• Oversees logistics, communications, and operational workflows for assigned programs, ensuring consistency with Center standards and School policies.
• Develops and manages the day-to-day execution of special initiatives supporting students and alumni, such as discount programs, promotional campaigns, and time-bound engagement efforts.
• Tracks participation, outcomes, and satisfaction across assigned programs, including administering post-program surveys and synthesizing results. Uses qualitative and quantitative feedback to recommend and implement programmatic improvements. Supports the scaling and refinement of high-demand programs by implementing operational improvements informed by participant feedback and outcome data.
• Coordinates closely with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, alumni, practitioners, and partner offices, to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of program components.

Curriculum and Curricular Pathway Support

• In partnership with the Managing Director and Faculty Directors, supports the operational planning and execution of entrepreneurship- and venture capital–related courses and curricular initiatives.
• Assists with course-related logistics, practitioner and speaker coordination, and alignment between co-curricular programming and classroom experiences.
• Provides support for special curricular initiatives as needed, including pilots or expansions related to undergraduate or interdisciplinary entrepreneurship offerings.

Communications and Engagement Support

• Collaborates with Center colleagues and School partners to support communications related to programming, including website updates, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Assists with program-related marketing and content development to ensure strong participation, clear messaging, and alignment with the Lang Center brand.

Team Support

• Contributes as a proactive and collaborative member of the Lang Center team, supporting cross-functional projects and peak programming periods as needed.
• Works closely with colleagues across the School and the Center to ensure coordination, information sharing, and consistent execution across activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in program management, higher education administration, entrepreneurship programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy in sensitive or confidential matters.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem, with eagerness to deepen subject-matter knowledge over time.

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range: $74,000 - 86,000

*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.*