Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences is the intellectual heart of Columbia University. Home to five schools, more than 1,000 faculty, 60 research centers and institutes, and 28 academic departments, we provide a transformative educational experience to more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students at Columbia - nearly half the student body.

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	Summary
Administrative Assistant, Department of Religion	New York	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.
Financial Assistant	New York	The Department of Mathematics is a world-class center of discovery, collaboration, and innovation in the mathematical sciences. Home to distinguished faculty, researchers, and students, the department fosters a thriving intellectual community enriched by visiting scholars from around the globe. Research spans an extraordinary range of areas from Algebraic Geometry, Geometric Analysis, and Mathematical Physics to Number Theory, Probability & Financial Mathematics, and Topology, reflecting the department’s deep commitment to both foundational theory and emerging frontiers to train the next generation of mathematical leaders, positioning Columbia University at the forefront of mathematical thought and global scholarship. Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF), the Financial Assistant will provide administrative and financial support to the department.
Undergraduate Coordinator	New York	Reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance (DAAF), the Undergraduate Coordinator provides administrative, clerical, and student-facing support to the department, the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), and the Committee on Undergraduate Education (CUE), and acts as the primary administrative contact for over 200 undergraduate students The Department of English and Comparative Literature is a large, complex, and diverse department with 45 full-time faculty members; nearly 200 PhD and MA students; 200 undergraduate majors; and roughly 90 lecturers and adjuncts. The department is the appointment home and financial routing house for several highly active programs and centers, including the University Writing Program, the Writing Center, the Columbia Core, the Creative Writing Academy, the Center for Jazz Studies, and Theater and Performance. The department’s faculty and graduate students regularly teach Literature, Humanities, and Contemporary Civilization. The research faculty is highly active, and they originate and develop a range of activities related to the public humanities. In many areas, we lead the field in showing the centrality of literary arts and methods as an engaged form of scholarly and public practice.
Director of Operations, NSCORE	New York	Reporting to the Executive Director of the National Synthesis Center for Organismal Resilience (NSCORE), the Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for a federally funded research center by directing all aspects of administration, including financial management, grant administration, human resources, operations, communications, academic governance, and institutional partnerships. Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent oversees a $2–5+ million annual operating budget, supervises administrative staff, ensures compliance with federal and University policies, supports executive leadership and governance activities, and leads special initiatives that advance the Center’s research, education, outreach, and broader impact objectives. The Director serves as the primary administrative liaison among faculty, University offices, funding agencies, and external partners, ensuring effective resource coordination, operational excellence, and successful execution of the Center’s strategic priorities.
Research Staff Assistant	New York	The Barnhart Lab conducts research to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal homeostasis. The Research Staff Assistant, reporting to the Principal Investigator, will use Drosophila genetics, in vivo microscopy, and quantitative image analysis to study mitochondrial homeostasis in neurons in vivo. This role is subject to grant funding.
Administrative Assistant	New York	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.
Financial Assistant	New York	The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) is a leading center for the study of the culture, history, and politics of the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. Our faculty of distinguished scholars and outstanding teachers represents some of the most innovative and influential figures in their fields. Our approach to learning stresses a knowledge of languages and intellectual traditions, but the subjects we explore cover a range of fields from literature and the history of ideas to contemporary history and politics. Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF), the Financial Assistant provides administrative and finance support for the department.
Undergraduate Program Manager	New York	Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance (DAAF) and working closely with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) and the Department Chair, the Undergraduate Program Manager oversees the day-to-day administration and coordination of the Department’s undergraduate program, one of the largest programs within the Arts and Sciences division. The role manages program operations, student advising coordination, communications, and academic and co-curricular initiatives that support student success and program quality. The incumbent works closely with faculty, students, and university oﬃces to ensure eﬀective program delivery, consistent application of academic policies, and a positive student experience.
Executive Director, Grant Administration	New York	Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Finance, the Executive Director of Grant Administration will establish an administrative center of excellence to lead, coordinate, and execute research development activities across the Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. With a primary focus on pre-award functions, the ED will ensure comprehensive support for faculty and researchers in securing external funding for their work. The ED will lead the identification and pursuit of funding opportunities, focusing on large-scale, multi-disciplinary initiatives that advance A&S priorities. This includes collaborating with faculty to develop competitive grant proposals, providing expert guidance on crafting narratives, and ensuring alignment with funding agency requirements. The ED will oversee the preparation of detailed budgets and facilitate the integration of complex institutional resources into grant submissions. Arts and Sciences is the intellectual heart of Columbia University. Home to more than 1,000 faculty, 60 research centers and institutes, and 28 academic departments, A&S provides a transformative educational experience to more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students at Columbia – nearly half the student body. Our field-defining research – anchored in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences – engages fundamental questions about our society and our world and supports Columbia’s broader mission to advance knowledge, learning, and impact at the highest levels.
Variable Hours Officer	New York	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.