Director, MA Programs, Department of Statistics

The Director of MA Programs is a strategic leadership role within Columbia University's Department of Statistics, responsible for directing the operational and administrative aspects of the Statistics Master's program. The Director oversees the full student lifecycle, from recruitment and admissions through graduation, and coordinates the department's involvement with partner programs including MAFN, MS-DS, MS-AI, Actuarial Science, and QMSS. The position requires a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week on-site.

Responsibilities include directing administrative and operational functions and managing a team of approximately seven staff and interns; leading career development and professional growth initiatives for students; overseeing academic affairs, student engagement, admissions, and program data analytics; establishing goals and mentoring staff; handling budget calculations, policy alignment with GSAS/University standards, and strategic planning for program growth; representing the program in internal and external forums; and assisting with course scheduling and faculty assignments.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of related experience in higher education, with a track record in program implementation, student affairs, student advising, and teaching. Preferred: MA or PhD in Statistics or a related area and 10+ years of higher education administration experience. Skills include program leadership, staff mentoring, experience with international students, budget management, and strategic problem-solving.