Administrator, Dean's Office

New York University•New York, NY

1d•$72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Administrator serves as the operational anchor and executive liaison for the Dean and three Vice Deans at the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science. Responsible for high-level administrative management across the leadership suite, this position independently oversees executive workflow, strategic calendar prioritization, school-wide committee governance, and high-visibility event execution. The role acts as a primary operational interface between the Dean’s Office, University leadership, department chairs, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the school’s academic, faculty, and research priorities. Additionally, the Administrator manages complex executive communications, faculty recruitment administrative operations, including global site coordination, and special institutional projects directed by the Deans.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination
Experience developing and implementing programs, projects, and special events in support of senior leadership
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of word processing
Strong knowledge of spreadsheet/database software

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

High-level administrative management across the leadership suite
Oversees executive workflow
Strategic calendar prioritization
School-wide committee governance
High-visibility event execution
Acts as a primary operational interface between the Dean’s Office, University leadership, department chairs, and external stakeholders
Manages complex executive communications
Manages faculty recruitment administrative operations, including global site coordination
Manages special institutional projects directed by the Deans