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Columbia Business School · 1 month ago

Program Manager, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program

Manhattanville, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $77K/yr

2+ years exp

Columbia Business School is a prestigious institution focused on developing leaders for the business world. The Program Manager for the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management Program is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the program, including event planning and student engagement, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the program's visibility and effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

In coordination with the Deputy Director, manages the planning, execution, and follow-through of HPM flagship events, including but not limited to the Healthcare Leadership Series, Healthcare Lunch Series, Alumni Mentorship Program kickoff, Gabelli Symposium, annual HCIA Conference, and other panels and industry engagements

Oversees all event logistics from concept through execution, including timeline planning, contracting, vendor management, catering, room and technology coordination, registration management, guest communication, and onsite leadership

Develops event content in partnership with program leadership by drafting discussion prompts, briefing materials, and event descriptions

Identifies and coordinates with internal and external partners to support event marketing, sponsorship conversations, and promotional strategies

Ensures high-quality attendee experience and manages post-event follow-up and reporting

Serves as project lead for the Alumni Mentorship Program by managing pre-semester planning and setup, managing applications, coordinating alumni and student outreach, facilitating matches, and supporting ongoing engagement and evaluation activities

Designs and manages administrative systems necessary for the effective delivery of the mentorship program and other student-facing initiatives

Supports the Deputy Director in managing student interactions at events, mentorship sessions, and program activities, serving as a knowledgeable and welcoming representative of HPM

Maintains and updates program websites, marketing materials, and outreach lists to enhance visibility and engagement, and supports HPM’s social media presence by developing and implementing content in collaboration with the Deputy Director to ensure alignment with School standards and program messaging

Assists with producing and distributing the monthly HPM newsletter, contributing to content planning, drafting, layout, and dissemination to students, alumni, and industry partners

Represents the program at events and engagements across campus and externally as needed

Supports the maintenance of HPM’s student and alumni database by entering, updating, and organizing data, generating basic reports and insights, and coordinating with engineering partners and consultants on enhancements and data integrity efforts

Provides administrative and operational support to the Deputy Director, including scheduling, meeting preparation, office coordination, and follow-through on key action items

Processes financial transactions such as reimbursements, invoices, vendor payments, and purchasing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with School procedures

Contributes to special projects, new initiatives, and team planning efforts, offering proactive support during peak periods and program cycles

Qualification

Event ManagementProgram AdministrationCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsData ManagementFinancial TransactionsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication