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About the Role

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking an Assistant Director, Programs to manage the operational oversight of degree programs within the Division of Programs in Business (DPB). This role directs administration of day-to-day program activities, develops and implements systems and procedures, and participates in course planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct administration of day-to-day program activities
• Develop and implement systems and procedures
• Participate in course planning
• Develop course schedules
• Manage course syllabus and submission processes
• Oversee course cancellation and faculty and student notification
• Oversee preparation of course-related forms in academic and operational platforms
• Ensure courses are scheduled and academic and payroll deadlines met
• Develop positive relationships with faculty and serve as a resource
• Manage communication to faculty
• Ensure facilities and technology issues in the classroom or laboratories are resolved
• Assist with the onboarding of new faculty
• Provide support and contribute to the successful execution of the department’s strategic agenda
• Serve as administrative liaison to student clubs
• Support the planning of special student programs and manage the implementation of these programs
• Present at recruitment events and/or identify guest speakers
• Supervise staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination
• Must include experience planning and implementing administrative activities
• Experience in higher education
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Must be able to work well in a changing environment and practice creative problem solving
• Ability to market programs, solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Tactical execution
• Creative problem solving
• Marketing programs
• Problem solving
• Interaction with individuals at all levels

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years relevant experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree MA, MS or MBA

Salary/Compensations

• USD $70,000.00 to USD $85,000.00

About the Company

• Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning.
• NYU SPS offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.
• NYU SPS prepares students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing.
• NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets.
• NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.
• NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.

Equal Opportunity

• NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
• All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.