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Our intellectual community is committed to advancing human understanding and enabling students from all walks of life to build essential skills and knowledge at one of the world’s most dynamic urban campuses, in the heart of New York City.

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Title	Location	Department	Summary
Ph.D. Program Coordinator	New York	Economics	Reporting to the Graduate Program Manager, the Ph.D. The Program Coordinator manages confidential student records, assists with degree eligibility evaluations, and prepares various comprehensive reports. They also play a key role in coordinating admissions, course scheduling, and the assignment of Teaching Assistants, ensuring the smooth operation of the Ph.D. program. The Department of Economics is ranked among the top institutions globally for studying, conducting research, and teaching in Economics. The department has many eminent faculty who teach in the areas of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Contracts and Organization, Development Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Health and Education, Economic History, Industrial Organization, International Macroeconomics, International Trade, Labor Economics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Microeconomics, Political Economy, Public Economics, and Urban Economics.
Senior Finance Analyst	New York	Office of EVP Arts & Sciences	Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Budget Operations and Financial Planning, the Senior Financial Analyst supports the quarterly and annual budgeting processes for Arts & Sciences departments, centers, and institutes, as well as the Office of the Executive Vice President. The incumbent provides analytical, reporting, and operational support to ensure budgets are prepared accurately, reviewed consistently, and aligned with University and Arts & Sciences policies, contributing to improved budget quality, timeliness, and transparency across A&S units.
Associate Director, Career Development, Strategy & Analytics	New York	Statistics	The Department of Statistics at Columbia University is seeking an experienced, strategic professional to serve as the Associate Director, Career Development, Strategy & Analytics for the MA in Statistics programs. The Associate Director leads the delivery of comprehensive career development services for students across the Department’s master’s programs, supporting their professional development throughout the academic experience and transition into the workforce. The role provides individualized career advising; develops and delivers career workshops, programming, and resources; and cultivates relationships with employers and industry partners to expand career opportunities for students and strengthen industry engagement. The Associate Director also oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of career development and employment data across the master’s programs. This individual leverages data and insights to assess student needs, identify career trends and opportunities, evaluate the effectiveness of career programming, and inform the strategic direction and priorities for the Department’s career development initiatives. The Department of Statistics at Columbia University is an intellectually vibrant and interdisciplinary hub, committed to pioneering research, rigorous training, and broad impact across theory, methodology, and application. The department hosts world-class faculty and students working in probability, statistical theory, computational methods, data science, and interdisciplinary domains, supported by a range of centers, including the Applied Statistics Center and the Center for Applied Probability. The programs, spanning undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels, are designed for flexibility, rigor, and real-world relevance, equipping graduates to pursue careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Administrative Assistant, Department of Religion	New York	Religion	Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF), the Administrative Assistant coordinates a broad range of administrative, financial, academic, and operational activities for the Department of Religion. Serving as a primary point of contact for faculty, students, visitors, and University partners, the Administrative Assistant ensures responsive service and the timely completion of departmental business. The incumbent must demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Administrative Assistant	New York	French and Romance Philology	Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF), the Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Departments of Philosophy and French. The incumbent will serve as a primary point of contact for faculty, students, and visitors and support departmental operations, events, communications, facilities, and academic programming. The Administrative Assistant works closely with the DAAF and departmental teams to ensure efficient day-to-day operations across both departments. The Department of Philosophy has a long-standing commitment to rigorous inquiry, critical analysis, and the study of fundamental questions concerning knowledge, ethics, logic, mind, language, politics, and the history of philosophy. The Department supports a vibrant intellectual community of faculty, students, and scholars, offering undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize analytical precision, historical depth, and engagement with contemporary philosophical debates. Through teaching, research, lectures, conferences, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Department of Philosophy contributes meaningfully to Columbia’s broader academic mission and to the advancement of philosophical scholarship. The Department of French and Romance Philology at Columbia University is a distinguished academic unit within Arts and Sciences, dedicated to the study of French and Francophone language, literature, culture, and intellectual traditions. The Department supports undergraduate and graduate education, faculty research, academic programming, and engagement with broader interdisciplinary and international fields of study. Through its curriculum, scholarly activity, and departmental initiatives, the Department fosters rigorous inquiry, linguistic and cultural fluency, and a strong intellectual community for students, faculty, and staff.
Variable Hours Officer	New York	Physics	The Department of Physics in Arts and Sciences at Columbia University is a world-class research and teaching center dedicated to advancing fundamental understanding across diverse domains of physics. With renowned faculty and active research in areas spanning high-energy and particle physics, condensed matter, quantum information, and atomic and molecular systems, the department fosters an inclusive, intellectually dynamic community creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, student mentorship, and public engagement, integrating innovation, scholarship, and education to shape the next generation of scientists. The VHO Research Associate is a part-time position that provides occasional administrative support for ongoing research projects.It involves assisting with project-related email correspondence, tracking project deadlines, and transcribing or formatting academic research papers as needed. This role is contingent on continuous funding.