Associate Director of Programming, Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center

About the role

The Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School seeks an Associate Director of Programming to oversee ongoing operations and contribute to Center strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, execution, and evaluation of co-curricular programs serving students and alumni, including accelerator-style programs, experiential learning initiatives, and signature Lang Center offerings aligned with the Center’s Launch, Invest, and Scale pillars.
• Oversees logistics, communications, and operational workflows for assigned programs, ensuring consistency with Center standards and School policies.
• Develops and manages the day-to-day execution of special initiatives supporting students and alumni, such as discount programs, promotional campaigns, and time-bound engagement efforts.
• Tracks participation, outcomes, and satisfaction across assigned programs, including administering post-program surveys and synthesizing results.
• Uses qualitative and quantitative feedback to recommend and implement programmatic improvements.
• Scales and refines high-demand programs by implementing operational improvements informed by participant feedback and outcome data.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, alumni, practitioners, and partner offices, to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of program components.
• In partnership with the Managing Director and Faculty Directors, supports the operational planning and execution of entrepreneurship- and venture capital–related courses and curricular initiatives.
• Aids in course-related logistics, practitioner and speaker coordination, and aligns co-curricular programming with classroom experiences.
• Supports special curricular initiatives as needed, including pilots or expansions related to undergraduate or interdisciplinary entrepreneurship offerings.
• Collaborates with Center colleagues and School partners to support communications related to programming, including website updates, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Aids in program-related marketing and content development to ensure strong participation, clear messaging, and alignment with the Lang Center brand.
• Contributes as a proactive and collaborative member of the Lang Center team, supporting cross-functional projects and peak programming periods as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in program management, higher education administration, entrepreneurship programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy in sensitive or confidential matters.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem, with eagerness to deepen subject-matter knowledge over time.