Program Manager, Jerome . Chazen Institute Global Business

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Manager supports the Visiting Scholars Program, the Incoming MBA Exchange Program, and the Global Travel Programs, contributing to the development and coordination of these initiatives. The Program Manager assists with various events and projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a strong capacity for multitasking to meet the Institute's evolving needs.

The Jerome

A. Chazen Institute for Global Business supports, sponsors and promotes thought leadership and frontier research on topics related to the global economy and business, and serves as the focal point for Columbia Business School's major global programs and initiatives.

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For over a century, Columbia Business School (CBS) has helped develop leaders and builders of enterprises who drive value for their stakeholders and society at large through our MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs. We are equally committed to cultivating new scholars and teachers and to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts, and tools that advance the understanding and practice of management through our faculty research and PhD programs.

Our vision is simple: to develop ideas and leaders that transform the world, from the very center of business.

Our ever-evolving curriculum, featuring pioneering courses, STEM certification, and immersive experiential learning, prepares students to excel in key areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, twenty-first-century finance, the intersection of business and society, and climate and sustainability. The CBS administration enables CBS's educational and scholarly mission through strategic and operational guidance and support, optimizing School resources through well-designed, transparent processes with a culture of respect for all.

Program & Events Management

• Supports the administration of the Visiting Scholars Program under the direction of senior team members, coordinating application intake, compliance submissions, event logistics, and participant communications to ensure an organized and service‑oriented experience.
• Administers the Student Exchange Program in collaboration with senior staff, facilitating onboarding, orientation, and engagement activities for incoming and outgoing participants and ensuring consistency across partner schools.
• Assists in the planning and execution of the Chazen Global Travel Programs, collaborating with student leaders and faculty to ensure successful coordination of each program.
• Tracks and oversees travel program logistics and documentation, including payments, waivers, housing, evaluations, and travel registration systems.
• Maintains accurate student and program data across databases and CRM systems, supporting travel registration, waivers, evaluations, and survey tracking in coordination with senior staff.

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Drafts and sends communications to students, including welcome emails and updated admissions letters, providing essential information about travel, visa, immunization, and academic requirements.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for incoming exchange students, managing the "Incoming Exchange" inbox and directing inquiries to appropriate CBS resources.
• Coordinates with internal departments such as Student Affairs, Records and Registration, ISSO, Human Resources, and Student Health to ensure smooth communications and accurate information sharing.
• Updates orientation materials, factsheets, marketing materials, and program presentations.
• Assists with website updates, announcements, and creation of marketing materials, info‑session invitations, and other related content.
• Prepares and…