Program Administrator

Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location : DNA Learning Center, Brooklyn
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02188
Process Level: DNA Learning Center
Department: DNA Learning Center
Opening Date: 06/11/2026


Position Description


The DNA Learning Center NYC (DNALC) is currently seeking a full-time Program Administrator to work in a busy environment at its Brooklyn campus. The DNALC is the world's first science center devoted entirely to genetics education, and is a destination for school field trips, summer camps and programs for the general public.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Customer service duties, including answering phone calls and emails, and meeting and greeting visitors
- Maintaining and purchasing office supplies
- Assisting with mailings, marketing, proofreading, and editing
- Booking school reservations, invoicing, and visitation reports
- Answering summer camp reservation questions, approving camp applications, tracking camp attendance, and
preparing camp documents (sign-in sheets, name tags, certificates, etc)
- Maintenance of financial records for income, payments, and budgets
- Data collection and entry

Position Requirements


The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, data tracking, and reporting, be proficient in Word, and Outlook, have a minimum of three years of customer service or office experience, and must feel comfortable working in a lively environment with
lots of social interaction. Strong organizational, time management, prioritization and problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently and multi-task are required. Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:

If you are ready to use your administrative talents to inspire the next generation of scientists, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Please submit an online application here:


Position ID: 2188

Environment:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.


Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $55,000-$70,000 annually. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our site to learn more.