Associate Director for Faculty Support

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Faculty Support (“Associate Director”) leads the administrative operations supporting Columbia Law School’s faculty and research centers, overseeing a team of faculty coordinators to ensure high-quality service, operational consistency, and effective execution. The role reports to the Associate Dean for Planning, Communications, and Faculty Affairs, and manages staffing, workload distribution, hiring, training, and performance management while fostering professional development, collaboration, and a strong team culture. In addition, the position oversees budgetary and administrative processes, implements standardized business practices, and supports the planning and execution of faculty-led events, conferences, and programs.

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