Coordinator, Political Science
Political Science
Coordinator, Political Science
- 555289
- Morningside
- Political Science
- Full Time
- Opening on: Feb 6 2026
- Grade 9
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: Local 2110
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week:
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $60,312 - $61,500
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
Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance, the incumbent coordinates the department’s course scheduling and registration processes and provides administrative support to the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the department's undergraduate programs and students.
The Department of Political Science at Columbia University was founded in 1880 and was the first of its kind in the country. Today, it is one of the largest departments in the university, serving one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus and annually attracting an elite group of graduate students. Its faculty includes leaders and prizewinners in every subfield in the discipline. Its graduates are leaders in global and domestic private and public sector organizations and professors in world-class colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad.
Responsibilities
- Populate, proofread, and track the department's entries in the university’s course management system. Liaise with colleagues in the registrar’s office to ensure that published course lists are accurate, classes are scheduled correctly, and appropriate classrooms are secured for all courses.
- Prepare approval requests for new courses. Proofread the department's sections of the school Bulletins. Update curriculum information on the department's website, including course schedules, syllabi, registration instructions, and related details.
- Assist with the coordination of part-time teaching appointments, selecting appropriate contract letter templates, and preparing drafts in a timely manner. Liaise with centers, institutes, and programs on whose behalf the department appoints part-time faculty and track and report to the DAAF and Business Manager key details of such appointments.
- Orient faculty to university and school academic policies, processes, and tools related to course management, registration, and course scheduling. Assist faculty in the use of CourseWorks, wait lists, program change, and grade change tools and processes.
- Assist the DAAF and faculty officers in improving the department's management of courses and curricula. Uses Course Management, Student Desktop Reports, CourseWorks, and other university data sources to support the DAAF and faculty in curriculum analysis and academic planning efforts, collecting, proofreading, and formatting data related to course offerings, enrollments, and faculty teaching records as requested.
- Assist in the course evaluation process for the department, supporting faculty and teaching assistants as needed in the use of the course evaluation tool.
- Serve as the primary source of administrative support for the Director of Undergraduate Studies and undergraduate students. Maintains confidential records of undergraduate majors and concentrators, tracking transfer credit and program arrangements approved by the DUS.
- Carry out certification of majors and concentrations, consulting with the DAAF and DUS as needed. Coordinate applications to the Honors Seminar, prize, and honors selection processes.
- Publicize and explain program requirements, administrative policies, and procedures to students and faculty, ensuring that all related forms and department publications are accurate and up to date.
- Plan and coordinate special events for undergraduates. Liaise with the undergraduate student association and honor society in support of their needs and activities.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or the equivalent and three years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some college preferred.
Other Requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high confidentiality and professionalism with a client focus.
- Working knowledge of enterprise Financial and Human Resources Information Systems, Microsoft Office, and relational databases.
- Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
- Attention to detail, research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter, a fast learner who can work independently under limited supervision.
- Ability to navigate and work well in an interactive team environment.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively on concurrent projects.
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