Climate Data Science Education and Outreach Coordinator

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Dec 14, 2024
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $70,000 to $76,000 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. Position Summary The National Science Foundation-funded Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP) Science and Technology Center (STC), https://leap.columbia.edu/, a large multi-institutional center effort meant to improve climate projections using novel artificial intelligence for better climate adaptation, invites applications for a Climate Data Science Education and Outreach Coordinator. As an STC, LEAP's work prioritizes research, education, and knowledge transfer. While experience in climate and data science is not required, candidates should have a keen interest in both climate and data science, as well as in broadening their understanding of these fields via educational initiatives and community outreach strategies. Reporting to LEAP's managing director, the Climate Data Science Education and Outreach Coordinator ( grant funded) will support a range of work within LEAP, with a focus on integrating LEAP's research, data, and computation resources into education and knowledge transfer (KT) activities. Responsibilities (40%) Data and Computation Coordination: Collaborate with KT and Education teams to design and implement data and computation programs that connect LEAP's research with education and knowledge transfer efforts. Engage with researchers to facilitate their participation in LEAP's Data and Computation programs. Coordinate LEAP's Pangeo-related programs, including managing the Data Catalog: Promote and support the use of LEAP Pangeo by the research community and external stakeholders. Identify and engage potential partners and collaborators. Organize training events and create relevant materials. Oversee membership requests, onboarding, and ongoing user support. Manage infrastructure-related tasks, such as monitoring cloud costs and coordinating software updates. Communicate new features and updates to Pangeo users. (40%) Research-Education Integration Programs Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of various educational programs, such as Momentum Bootcamps, the Summer Institute, Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), and the Momentum Fellowship program. Coordinate outreach efforts to potential applicants and organize information sessions. Identify instructors, project owners, and mentors. Develop training materials and onboarding content. Manage the application and selection process. Oversee onboarding, orientation, and scheduling of program participants. Support professional development and social activities for participants. Collect and evaluate data on program outcomes. Support the organization of the Lectures in Climate Data Science series: Coordinate logistics for invited speakers, including collecting abstracts, bios, and titles. Provide on-site technical support during presentations. Assist with event logistics, including scheduling and coordinating speaker visits. (20%) General Center administrative support: Assist with event planning, including securing event spaces, coordinating catering, room setup, and managing the event calendar. Handle service requests, such as facility reservations and guest access, in collaboration with relevant university offices. Provide onboarding support for visitors, interns, and research trainees. Coordinate scheduling for internal meetings and other center events. Perform additional administrative tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and 2-4 years' experience required. Computing and productivity skills required: Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. Accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, and ability to exercise exceptional judgment are essential. Must be able to identify priorities within multiple assignments in a high-pressure, short-deadline environment and be able to work independently with diplomacy and efficiency in such an environment. Must be a team player and able to effectively interact with all levels of faculty, staff, and stakeholders. Must be able to work in person and remotely as needed. Applicants should be highly motivated, professional, detail-oriented, creative, and eager to take initiative. Strong interest in climate science, data science, and educational outreach. Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks and programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Experience with event planning and coordination is a plus. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications A strong interest in climate, data, and artificial intelligence is preferred but not required. Experience with LEAP Pangeo, LEAP's modern data cloud computing infrastructure for data climate science research, is preferred. Basic data analysis skills in Python. Basic experience in the Pangeo stack (Jupyter, Xarray). Basic experience with GitHub, database management, and REST API. LEAP's Commitment to Broadening Participation: One of LEAP's goals is to broaden participation in climate science and data science. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to building a community of belonging and believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences is essential to advancing our research and mission. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.