About the Role
Barnard's Vagelos Computational Science Center (CSC) is seeking a motivated Graduate Assistant to support educational programming operations and enhance the center’s mission of improving computational skills and digital literacy.
Responsibilities
- Ideating, organizing, and executing educational programming, including talks, workshops, hackathons, and roundtable discussions.
- Monitoring program activities, collecting data, analyzing outcomes, and contributing to documentation and reporting.
- Thinking creatively and critically around topics in computational science.
- Collaborating with CSC Staff as a team player.
- Creating, promoting, and disseminating information related to events, workshops, and resources within the Barnard/Columbia community.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in education, computer science, or a related field.
- In-person presence for meetings and events as needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of and willingness to use Google Drive platforms.
- Experience in computer science, STEM, or a related field.
Skills
- Strong understanding of computing and technology.
- Solid foundation in pedagogical theories and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in academic settings, particularly in teaching or coordinating educational initiatives.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one coding language.
- Ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to CSC events and programs.
- Creative and driven to achieve results.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, with experience in design and content creation (Desired).
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Part time
- In-person presence for meetings and events as needed
Experience Level
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one coding language
- Experience teaching with code
- Experience in academic settings
Education Level
- Graduate-level program in education, computer science, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $33/hr.
About the Company
- Barnard College is an intellectually stimulating, diverse college community of approximately 800 full- and part-time faculty and staff dedicated to providing an extraordinary educational environment for our 2,600 students.
