Program Facilitator

Non-Student Short Term Casual (SHPEP Program Facilitator)Columbia University Medical CenterP&S Vice Dean For EducationPart TimeOpening on: Mar 4 2026UngradedPosition SummaryThe Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) and the Northeast Regional Alliance MedPrep HCOP Academy Program (MedPrep) are designed to support undergraduate students who are economically disadvantaged and/or identify with groups that have been historically underrepresented within the health professions. The support provided for participating scholars help them to become more competitive applicants to health professions schools. Each year, SHPEP serves 80 scholars while MedPrep is offered to 20 scholars who will be rising college sophomores and juniors at the time of program participation.Teaching Assistants, or Facilitators, will be responsible for assisting with the supervision, guidance and education of college students enrolled in the summer programs.ResponsibilitiesSHPEP Program Facilitators will be responsible for assisting with the supervision, guidance and education of college students enrolled in the summer program. Specific responsibilities will require that Program Facilitators:Leading a small group within the entire cohort of students (SHPEP= ~10 students, MedPrep = ~17 students)Taking attendance at all curriculum related classes with students for whom you are assigned to serve as a resident/teaching assistantAssisting with in-person/virtual labsHosting study groups for your assigned courseHolding office hours once a weekGrading course related assignments (including pre-test, mid-term, finals, and quizzes)Attendance at particular seminars at which you will assist with setting up virtual presentations and introducing speaker(s)Serving as a program facilitator for Accelerated Learning Skills (ALS), Nutrition & Health Disparities, and Narrative Medicine sessions as assignedServing as a program facilitator for Body Interact sessions as applicableAttending to RA duties as assigned throughout the duration of the program at 50 Haven (SHPEP only and housing provided for June and July 2025)Assisting with residential duties (SHPEP only)Facilitate research seminar (MedPrep only)Attending weekly meetings with course instructors and program administratorsAttending theme lunchesHosting at least 1 social activity per week with your small groupAttending all mandatory activitiesAssist with the annual Recruitment FairProviding a written evaluation for each student in respect to small groupsGeneral Clerical Duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalencyPreferred QualificationsFull time CUMC/Columbia student. Education and training in science and/or mathematics is required.Previous teaching experience is extremely helpful, but not necessary.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.