STEM Program Manager

About the role

The Transformative Learning Technologies Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University, seeks a part-time STEM Program Manager to support an educational makerspace and a research lab, as well as many of its educational and outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of day-to-day lab operations
• Supporting teaching and learning activities
• Cooking and coordinating events and workshops
• Ensuring effective use of digital fabrication tools

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise with digital fabrication tools and associated technologies
• Experience supporting or teaching others in a makerspace, lab, or similar environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic setting
• Occasional work outside of standard business hours
• May travel internationally

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Demonstrated expertise with digital fabrication tools and associated technologies, including at least some of the following: 3D printing, 3D design, laser cutting, microcontrollers/physical computing, electronics, computer programming, and AI tools for design.
• Prior experience working in an academic makerspace or research lab
• Experience training users on digital fabrication equipment
• Familiarity with educational technology or design-based learning environments

Skills

• Strong hands-on technical skills
• Experience with digital fabrication and prototyping technologies
• Excellent organizational abilities
• A passion for supporting students, faculty, and visitors in a collaborative learning environment

Benefits

The position is mostly on-site with some hybrid flexibility.

Pay

$37/hour.

Schedule

On-site, with hybrid flexibility.