Columbia University’s Department of Statistics is looking for an Associate Director, Career Development, Strategy & Analytics to support its MA in Statistics programs in New York. The role combines career coaching, employer engagement and outcomes tracking for roughly 600 master’s students, with compensation posted at $95,000 to $105,000.
Key facts
- The position is based in New York and is listed as a full-time, regular Officer of Administration role.
- It is tied to the Department of Statistics and the MA in Statistics programs.
- The posted salary range is $95,000 to $105,000.
- The role uses a hybrid schedule of three days on-site and two days remote.
- The posting says the work includes advising students, running career programming, and analyzing career outcomes data.
What does this mean for statistics master’s students?
For MA in Statistics students, the appointment signals additional dedicated support for career coaching, professional development and employer connections. The role is designed to guide students through the academic experience and into the workforce, while also helping the department measure placement and satisfaction with internal career resources.
The position also points to a more data-driven approach to student outcomes. The Associate Director will track engagement, employer relationships and post-graduation results, maintain an alumni career database, and conduct follow-up surveys after graduation, including five- and ten-year milestones. For students, that means career services may be more closely linked to program planning, workshops, mock interviews and alumni networking.
- Who is affected: approximately 600 master’s students in the MA in Statistics program.
- What support is included: individualized career advising, workshops, mock interviews, and access to employer and alumni networks.
- What is being tracked: career engagement, student participation, employer relationships and post-graduation outcomes.
- Where it applies: Columbia University’s Department of Statistics in New York.
What will the new associate director do?
The job description calls for strategic career coaching services, workshop programming, and collaboration with university career offices such as Columbia Engineering and the Business School. It also includes managing the MA program’s email inbox during peak periods, contributing website content, supporting admissions, and helping with summer bootcamp and newsletter content.
On the industry side, the position will build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni and professional networks to expand internships, mentorships, capstone participation and other experiential learning opportunities for students.
Why is analytics central to the role?
Analytics is built into the title and the responsibilities. The associate director will monitor labor-market trends, alumni engagement and student career outcomes, then use those data to inform strategic planning and program enhancement. The posting also says the role will help the department identify trends, evaluate outcomes and support admissions decisions through data and key metrics.
That makes the job more than a student-services position. It is also a reporting and planning role that links career development with long-term program management.
What qualifications does Columbia list?
Columbia says candidates need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience and three to five years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, at least five years of higher education administration or career-development leadership, strong data analysis skills, and experience building employer and alumni partnerships.
The posting also highlights communication skills, confidentiality, organization, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently and in teams. Experience with international students, diverse populations, and STEM-related fields is listed as a plus.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the position located?
The role is based in New York and is described as a hybrid position with three days on-site and two days remote.
What is the salary range?
Columbia lists a salary range of $95,000 to $105,000 for the role, with final pay to be set based on factors such as budget, qualifications and experience.
