Education Assistant

Position Summary The Institute of Human Nutrition is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented

Education

• Assistant to provide administrative and communications support for our Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. This part-time role is ideal for a professional with excellent organizational and communication skills who can manage multiple tasks, work independently, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations of our CME courses.

• The

Education

• Assistant will work closely with program leadership, physicians, and faculty to support course coordination, manage communications, and maintain organized documentation for CME offerings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for in-person, virtual, and on-demand CME courses

• Serve as a primary point of contact for physicians and course faculty, handling professional and timely communications

• Respond to emails promptly and manage time-sensitive requests

• Assist in preparing and organizing course materials, including presentations, handouts, and evaluation forms

• Support course enrollment processes and track attendance

• Maintain organized digital filing systems for course documents, evaluations, and promotional materials

• Draft and edit communications, including course announcements, reminders, and follow-up emails

• Update course-related content on websites or learning management systems

• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors as needed

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Professional email communication style with a commitment to fast response times

• Ability to interact professionally with physicians, faculty, and administrative staff

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Comfort with digital tools (Zoom, Canvas or LMS platforms, basic website updates)

• Comfortable with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, In Design)

• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting medical education, healthcare, or academic programs

• Familiarity with CME course processes and accreditation requirements

• Experience managing course logistics and/or virtual events

• Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

• Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.