Assistant Director, Graduate Programs

NYU • New York, NY

10d • $70,000 - $89,950

About The Position

The Division of Programs in Business (DPB) within the NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking an Assistant Director, Graduate Programs. The Assistant Director, Graduate Programs, will provide operational oversight and administer day-to-day program activities, contributing to the successful execution of the department’s strategic agenda. This role will develop and implement systems and procedures, participate in course planning, including communications, course scheduling, faculty onboarding and payments, budgeting, and ensuring classroom technology issues are resolved. The Assistant Director will serve as administrative liaison to student clubs and support the planning of special student programs and manage the implementation of these programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director will present at recruitment events and/or identify guest speakers and lead and supervise staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience planning and implementing administrative activities.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree MA, MS or MBA preferred
• Experience in higher educaton

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight and administer day-to-day program activities
• Develop and implement systems and procedures
• Participate in course planning, including communications, course scheduling, faculty onboarding and payments, budgeting, and ensuring classroom technology issues are resolved
• Serve as administrative liaison to student clubs and support the planning of special student programs and manage the implementation of these programs
• Present at recruitment events and/or identify guest speakers
• Lead and supervise staff

What This Job Offers

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