Assistant Director, Programs

New York University • New York, NY

5d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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). The Assistant Director will direct administration of day-to-day program activities, develop and implement systems and procedures, participate in course planning and 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 to direct problems to appropriate parties or to address and resolve problems. 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.
• 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.
• Experience in higher education.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational oversight of degree programs within the Division of Programs in Business (DPB).
• Direct administration of day-to-day program activities.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures.
• Participate in course planning and 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 to direct problems to appropriate parties or to address and resolve problems.
• 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.

Benefits

• In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $85,000.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level