• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $68,000 - $70,000

Position Summary

The Office of Academic and Community Partnership (OACP) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as the Project Coordinator. OACP serves as the central office for advancing the medical center's research, education, clinical care and community service mission by fostering community collaborative partnerships and strengthening bidirectional relationships with our neighbors, community-based organizations, faith-based leaders and city and state stakeholders. The coordinator will be an integral part of the office team contributing to supporting and enhancing community and academic partnerships as well as fostering service-learning opportunities, community service programs in close collaboration with CUIMC schools and community-based organizations, partners, and stakeholders to facilitate community initiatives and programs with the goal of improving health and well-being of the surrounding community.

Reporting to both the Vice President for Community Affairs and Partnership Engagement and the Director of Community Service Programs. The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the implementation and evaluation of community-service programs and initiatives that address identified health, education, and health promotion needs.

Responsibilities

1. Program Support and Implementation:
• Assist in the development and execution of community-service programs and initiatives.
• Ensure programs effectively address the identified needs of the community in health, education, and health promotion.
2. Research and Data Analysis:
• Conduct research to identify community health needs and best practices for service learning.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to design and implement research projects related to community service programs.
• Prepare and present research findings to stakeholders and use these findings to inform program development.
3. Program Evaluation:
   • Aid in the assessment of program outcomes to ensure they are beneficial for both students and community members.
   • Collect and analyze data to measure the impact and effectiveness of the programs.
4. Partnership Development:
   • Foster and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, institutions, and CUIMC faculty and students.
   • Identify and engage new partners to support community health initiatives.
5. Event Coordination:
   • Plan and organize events that promote community health and education.
   • Coordinate logistics, manage schedules, and ensure the successful execution of events and program activities.
6. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Serve as a liaison between CUIMC and community partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
   • Promote awareness of community-service programs through various channels.
   • Performs other operational duties in line with overall office goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience plus 3 years of related experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and initiatives from conception to completion.
• The candidate must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed to support the programing, community relations building goals of the office. In addition, the candidate must be able to travel as needed to attend conferences and other meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal, public relations, communications, and diplomatic skills are essential.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently while supporting the efforts of the OACP team.
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft 360 including all its programs and apps.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and events.
• Familiarity with the Northern Manhattan and South Bronx communities and bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.