About the role
Posting Summary
The Transformative Learning Technologies Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking 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. The Manager will oversee day-to-day lab operations; support teaching and learning activities, coordinate events and workshops, and ensure effective use of digital fabrication tools. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical skills, experience with digital fabrication and prototyping technologies, and excellent organizational abilities. The Program Manager should have a passion for supporting students, faculty, and visitors in a collaborative learning environment. The position is mostly on-site with some hybrid flexibility.
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.
- 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.
- Work outside of standard business hours is occasionally required.
- May travel internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Salary Range
- $37/hour.
Work Modality
- On-site, with hybrid flexibility.