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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: ARB
• Salary Range: $95,000 to $130,000

Position Summary

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences is seeking a Director of SHARP and Online Training Program Development to take on the functions of create, lead, and oversee the Skills for Health and Research Professions (SHARP) program as well as the development of new online training programs working across multiple areas of the department.

Responsibilities

SHARP Program (60%)

Autonomously create, lead, and oversee the Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) training program to bring visibility to Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the Department of Environmental Health Sciences as world leaders in education and research methods. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and drive a forward-thinking vision and strategy to maximize Columbia's visibility and contribution to the public health and biomedical fields by working together with the SHARP's faculty leadership. Identify and implement innovative strategies, platforms, and partnerships to expand program size, accessibility, and impact on scientific research.
• Hire, manage, and supervise a team of 4-6 employees to ensure successful programmatic support in a collaborative and supportive environment. Oversee program staff for all aspects of day-to-day operations, financial budgeting, development of individual trainings, advertisement and outreach to national and international audiences, and communication between instructors and participants.
• Manage financial operations, including budgeting and resource allocation, and compliance with Columbia's policies to sustainably grow a program that reaches a diverse research audience, including a scholarship program for financial aid and underrepresented groups.
• Identify and recruit new faculty instructors and teams inside and outside Columbia. Stay attuned to evolving educational industry trends to cultivate strategic partnerships and viable course topics through market analysis using data-driven insights.
• Serve as a liaison to key partners and offices at Columbia University and collaborators outside of Columbia for daily program operations of dozens of custom-built trainings.
• Streamline administrative processes to optimize delivery and experience for attendees. Conduct comprehensive evaluation methods to integrate internal and external feedback to refine program offerings for continued quality, attendee satisfaction, and accessibility.
• Maintain an adaptive leadership style to navigate challenges creatively and inclusively for continuous improvement.

Online Training Program Development (35%)

Lead the development of an online training program in the Department of EHS at Columbia University to serve as the basis for new master and doctoral online/hybrid programs that can attract different types of students both nationally and internationally, as well as in new academic areas (e.g., Master of Data Science in Environmental Health, Doctor of Public Health, etc.) partnering with the Chair, the Vice-Chair of Education and Training and the Director of Academic Programs supporting the development and expansion of this online program for the Department and in close collaboration with school-wide projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct independent research and market analysis on future areas of research and academic expansion, as well as competitors, and work with Chair, Vice-Chair of Education and Training and the Director of Academic Programs to frame and continuously update strategic vision for department training programs. Advise the department leaders on key strategic issues and initiatives with high impact.
• Support the development of new courses and programs to be offered online, either through the modification of existent courses and the creation of new courses/programs. This task will be conducted in close collaboration with course instructors/program directors. The goal is to support the adaption/development of courses and programs to be offered effectively through an online platform.
• Work in collaboration with the department-wide Communications Coordinator to develop and execute marketing and communication plans to promote and support the communication needs of the department, with a focus on optimizing visibility for EHS online programs.
• Collaborate with and advise the Chair, Vice-Chair of Education and Training and the Director of Academic Programs on online academic and training projects.
• Consult on complex academic and business issues and design considerations, present findings, and advise departmental leadership and various internal stakeholders as needed.
• Establish, maintain, and expand relationships and work effectively with external experts, research groups, and philanthropic sponsors interested in online training programs.

Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in education and experience and five years' experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in education, management or administration and experience.