Columbiauniversity1

Columbiauniversity1

Senior Campus Assistant, Pre-College Programs (Summer '26)

New York, NY, United States · Senior

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About the role

  • Columbia University's Pre-College Programs offer immersive academic experiences for high-achieving high school students from around the world.
  • This position is an on-campus work opportunity located on Columbia's Morningside Campus.
  • This position involves a considerable amount of physical activity and movement around campus and New York City.

Responsibilities

  • Program support (Primary responsibility)
  • Support day-to-day academic operations to ensure a seamless academic and student experience across all Pre-College programs
  • Serve as a team leader and resource for Campus Assistants on front-office procedures, Academic Support Kiosk (ASK) workflows, communication standards, and instructor support protocols
  • Ensure timely response to requests received through the Academic Support Kiosk (ASK), email, phone, and walk-ins by maintaining effective task tracking and follow-up processes
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for instructional support requests, classroom issues, and facilities concerns
  • Coordinate with SPS Facilities and Instructional Support to ensure classroom readiness, technology functionality, and swift resolution of escalated issues
  • Maintain centralized databases for supply inventory, financial documentation, and print requests to ensure transparency and accuracy
  • Support guest speaker logistics, including swag distribution, scheduling, and communication, in alignment with established program policies
  • Coordinate package pickups, deliveries, and facilities tickets to support efficient program operations
  • At the direction of the Assistant Director, coordinate with SPS Events and Central Facilities teams, catering services, and external vendors to support event logistics, technology needs, accessibility accommodations, and transportation of event materials

Requirements

  • One semester of experience with Columbia University's Pre-College Programs
  • Some early morning and evening work is required on occasion, while the primary workday is conducted during normal office hours, 9:00am - 5:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday.
  • Maintain and update the Emergency Kit inventory and ensure Field Trip Bags and Envelopes contain all required materials

Nice to have

  • Strong leadership skills, with an ability to guide teams toward achieving organizational goals
  • Additional Requirements:
  • Must undergo and pass a mandatory background check
  • Must be available to work shifts as scheduled
  • standard shift times include 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, and 10am-6pm
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with NYC public transportation or a willingness to learn
  • The rate of pay for this role is $28.00/hour

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