• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12 months from hire
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $69,000 - $72,000

Position Summary

Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and the Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies (SIWPS) seek a Coordinator to support the functions of the SIPA Cyber Program. For almost a decade, the SIPA Cyber Program has advanced the understanding of cyber policy within SIPA and across Columbia University. The coordinator will report to Jason Healey, Senior Research Scholar and Director of the SIPA Cyber Program, and will be responsible for project management, coordinating convenings, and supporting program administration.

The coordinator will serve a critical role in maintaining and growing the SIPA Cyber Program. The selected candidate will need to support ongoing research activities - including publications, workshops, and conferences. Outreach will also be required to engage with SIPA departments, industry partners, donors, alumni, and colleagues in the private sector.

At SIPA-the world's leading school of global policy-we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We work to cultivate these values in our practices, programs, and policies. We aim to create a workplace that is welcoming and celebrates the unique lived experiences of all our staff, students, and faculty. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the School. Applicants are encouraged to include information in their cover letter about how they will further this goal.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of research projects including, but not limited to: Cyber Regulation Lab, Cyber Recommendations Project, Cyber Risks to Financial Stability, Workforce Development, and Cyber Conflict Studies.
• Coordinate convenings and events that support research projects, including workshops, large conferences, and high-profile meetings in both in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.
• Develop and maintain financial activities, which include budgeting, while maintaining up-to-date financial information for grant compliance.
• Supervise several (usually three to four) graduate student researchers in supporting ongoing research activities.
• Maintain the SIPA Cyber Program's website content and communication strategy, including sharing recent publications, and events; a regular newsletter; and social media posts.
• Coordinate and organize the annual NYC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge.
• Serve as a point person between the Program Director, Affiliated Faculty, and other colleagues and partners.
• Identify fundraising opportunities and assist in grant writing and reporting.
• Proactively engage with SIPA alumni and industry partners.
• Support research, editing, and writing as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field of International Relations, Political Science, Computer Science, or a cyber-relevant field.
• 0-2 years of cumulative work experience. Preference will be given to those who have past experience working for an academic organization, think tank, or similar private sector work.
• Understanding or exposure to topics of cybersecurity, trust, safety, and emerging technologies via professional experience or through coursework.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel. Usually, this is limited to travel within the United States, especially Washington, D.C.
• Demonstrated experience with event organization and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of International Relations, Political Science, Computer Science, or a cyber-relevant field.
• 4 years of cumulative work experience, including experience working for an academic organization, think tank, or similar private sector work.
• Ability to track multiple projects with varying deadlines and stakeholders.
• Comfort with developing and maintaining budgets.
• Familiarity with fundraising and grant proposals.
• Demonstrated experience with research project management.

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