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Employer Name: Columbia University

Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2024 Hours Per Week: 20 Salary Range: $33.80-$33.80 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Reporting to the FEMA Programs Principal Investigator at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) within the Climate School at Columbia University, the part-time incumbent will support administrative and curriculum development tasks for a U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-funded training program focused on post-disaster economic and housing recovery. THIS IS A PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION Responsibilities Lead and assist in the training logistics and delivery of FEMA training. Monitor course registration and program enrollment. Conduct training presentations on new FEMA training themes, including "train the trainer" sessions and professional development for trainers. Develop and draft PowerPoint presentations. Participate in weekly FEMA meetings and webinars to discuss training issues. Perform additional duties as assigned, including providing development support for other NCDP FEMA projects. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor?s degree and/or equivalent related experience required. Minimum 2 years of experience working on administrative office processes or related experience required. Familiarity with PowerPoint for the development of instructor-led trainings. Familiarity with project management for training and events. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of adult learning theories for instructional design. Familiarity with government programs available to individuals after major disasters Other Minimum Requirements Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills required. Additionally, strong writing, communications and people skills are essential along with the capacity to initiate and effectively follow through on project activities. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.