• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule (3 Days On-site)
• Salary Range: $64,350-$73,000

Position Summary

The Center for Justice (CFJ) at the Columbia University School of Social Work is seeking a Program Coordinator to support our leadership development initiatives, including the Collective Leadership Institute (CLI) and the Beyond the Bars Fellowship (BTBF) programs. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will assist in the development and implementation of various projects to ensure progress toward the Center’s goals.  The Program Coordinator will provide operational support to the annual Beyond the Bars Conference and to the Center’s Co-Director, as needed. The incumbent will also collaborate with the Program Manager and other program staff in the development and implementation of training, events and other projects that arise.

THIS IS A FULLY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED SUFFICIENT FUNDING.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CLI and BTBF cohorts, including recruitment, interviewing, and selection of cohorts.
• Plan and manage all pre- and post-meeting and event logistics for the CFJ, including the annual Beyond the Bars conference.
• Manage all travel arrangements and provide technical guidance to CFJ staff and meeting and event participants and facilitators as needed.
• Assist in the ongoing assessment and development of CLI and BTBF projects, including leadership training, retreats, solidarity projects, grant proposals, and public programming.
• Develop, implement, and maintain organizational and communication systems to streamline and optimize the functioning of the CFJ.
• Assist the Program Manager with the preparation of weekly and quarterly reports and correspondence, including those for class sessions for BTBF and CLI.
• Track payments and expenses, submit and reconcile expense reports within the CLI and BTBF grants.
• Serve as the key liaison for internal and external CFJ partners.
• Assist the Program Manager to develop and adhere to program budgets; Access and monitor CFJ grants and accounts through the University’s financial systems (ARC and FDS).
• Provide updated program information to the CFJ Co-Director and communications team. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent and a minimum of 0-2 years of related work experience. 

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues and activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Highly organized, good problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and on teams.
• Experience with budgeting and basic accounting.  
• Be highly skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• This position requires some evening and weekend hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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