Assistant Director, Administration - Chemistry

NYU • New York, NY

18d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join the Department of Chemistry. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Assistant Director supports the management of overall departmental operations, processes, and strategic planning for the department. Serve as a main resource to staff, faculty and researchers on policy and procedure. Develop and present innovative improvement plans to support workflow efficiency and growth. Assist in managing the operational budget, including tracking, reconciling and reporting efforts. Support academic administration, faculty processes, and department events. Supervise academic program and teaching labs staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years relevant administrative experience, including budget and staff management, communications, and overseeing departmental operations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with a diverse population at all levels.
• Familiarity with the post-award grant process.
• Intermediate word processing, spreadsheet, and database management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in science or business administration or Master's Degree
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Chemistry

Responsibilities

• Supports the management of overall departmental operations, processes, and strategic planning
• Serves as a main resource to staff, faculty and researchers on policy and procedure
• Develops and presents innovative improvement plans to support workflow efficiency and growth
• Assists in managing the operational budget, including tracking, reconciling and reporting efforts
• Supports academic administration, faculty processes, and department events
• Supervises academic program and teaching labs staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees