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Associate Program Director

  • 514157
  • New York, United States
  • Staff
  • Opening on: May 5 2026

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Associate Program Director at the Transformative Learning Technologies Lab (TLT Lab) will work closely with the Faculty Director to translate vision into actionable strategies, overseeing program implementation, staffing, and resource management. Responsibilities include managing and mentoring program staff; supporting research, outreach, and global partnerships; coordinating events and conferences; leading grant writing and funding development; and acting as a liaison with foundations and other funding partners. The role also involves managing budgets, guiding long-term financial and strategic planning, and ensuring program sustainability, growth, and impact across diverse educational settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience required.
  • Typically 4-5 years of relevant experience in managing in a nonprofit environment, or working in educational outreach, research, or STEM education, or similar fields, along with equivalent years of relevant experience managing teams.
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and analytical abilities.\Experience managing budgets and developing financial plans.
  • Ability to manage partnerships with schools and institutions across different countries and time zones.
  • Occasional work outside of regular business hours is occasionally required (typically 10%).
  • May travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience in developing program partnerships and funding development, especially in educational research and STEM educational programs, is a plus.
  • Experience in international program development is preferred.

Salary Range:

$86,000 - $100,000

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting.  Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hybrid/Remote

Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you would like to discuss any disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities: oasid@tc.columbia.edu

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