STEM Program Manager
- 514221
- New York, United States
- Staff
- Opening on: May 8 2026
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.
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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