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Columbia University

Education Assistant

Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union

Bargaining Unit:

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

End Date if Temporary: 09/30/2025

Hours Per Week: 19

Standard Work Schedule:

Building:

Salary Range: $25/HR-$25/H

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.

Position Summary

The Institute of Human Nutrition is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Education Assistant to provide administrative and communications support for our Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. This part-time role is ideal for a professional with excellent organizational and communication skills who can manage multiple tasks, work independently, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations of our CME courses.

The Education Assistant will work closely with program leadership, physicians, and faculty to support course coordination, manage communications, and maintain organized documentation for CME offerings.

Benefits:

Flexible work schedule (19 hours/week)

Opportunity to work with leading faculty and clinicians

Professional experience in medical and academic education

Supportive team environment

To Apply: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter with the subject line:

Education Assistant - CME Application . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Provide

administrative support

for in-person, virtual, and on-demand CME courses

Serve as a primary

point of contact for physicians and course faculty , handling professional and timely communications

Respond to emails

promptly

and manage time-sensitive requests

Assist in preparing and organizing course materials, including presentations, handouts, and evaluation forms

Support

course enrollment processes

and track attendance

Maintain organized digital filing systems for course documents, evaluations, and promotional materials

Draft and edit communications, including course announcements, reminders, and follow-up emails

Update course-related content on websites or learning management systems

Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or working toward a degree) preferred

Excellent organizational skills

with strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills , both written and verbal

Professional email communication style with a commitment to

fast response times

Ability to interact professionally with physicians, faculty, and administrative staff

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Comfort with digital tools (Zoom, Canvas or LMS platforms, basic website updates)

Comfortable with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, In Design)

Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting medical education, healthcare, or academic programs

Familiarity with CME course processes and accreditation requirements

Experience managing course logistics and/or virtual events

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.