Student Coordinator (Class III)

Purpose or role of the position within the organization.

The Student Life Graduate Assistant (GA) works closely with the Associate Director of Student Leadership and Engagement within the Office of Student Affairs to foster community programs, support student leadership, and enhance the overall student experience at CSSW. The primary role is to serve as a key operational and creative support system for Student Life initiatives, contributing to campus-wide programming, orientation execution, caucus management, and cross-office Student Affairs projects across both in-person and virtual formats.

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose or role.

The duties directly fulfill the core purpose of building community, supporting student leadership, and maintaining smooth operational workflows for Student Life:

• Event Coordination & Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute small- and large-scale community-building events and signature initiatives (e.g., Wellness Week, Community Week), including staffing, catering orders, RSVP tracking, and virtual tech support.

• Creative Communications & Digital Marketing: Design promotional materials, launch creative campaigns/publications using applications like Canva, generate innovative content, and manage website updates.

• Orientation & Student Leadership Support: Assist with tasks for new student Orientation, including the recruitment, training, and management of Orientation Leaders, as well as providing administrative oversight to student caucuses.

• Assessment & Evaluation: Support program-specific and office-wide evaluation and assessment projects using digital assessment tools to measure program impact.

• Administrative & Cross-Office Operations: Perform day-to-day administrative duties, answer communications, handle logistics, and collaborate with the broader Student Affairs team on general campus activities and multi-departmental support.

General qualifications for the position and the specific qualifications for the various levels or rates of pay associated with the position.

General Qualifications

• Academic Standing & Graduation Timeline: Applicants must be continuing students graduating in May 2027 or later.

• In-Person & Schedule Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in-person at Columbia University at least 1–2 days per week.

  • Must be available for occasional evening and weekend meetings and programs.

• Core Competencies & Technical Skills:

  • Solid foundational knowledge of social justice.

  • Demonstrated experience in event planning and event marketing.

  • Proficiency with design, communication, and web tools (specifically Canva, Zoom, and related digital/tech applications).

  • Familiarity with assessment and evaluation tools.

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, paired with a high degree of tact and discretion.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and reliably hit time-sensitive deadlines.

Pay Rates and Seasonal Hours

• Standard Rate of Pay: $20.00 / hour.

• Level Structure & Variable Working Hours: The job description specifies a single base pay rate of $20/hr without multi-tiered pay levels based on rank.