Department Administrator - Politics

New York University • New York, NY

22h • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Department Administrator to join the Department of Politics. This individual will support the operations of academic administration and advising in collaboration with program and department leadership. Oversee front-of-house operations; supervise and delegate tasks to student employees. Organize and manage special events and departmental programming and activities; manage budgets and support faculty research account management. Assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) with all administrative, operational, and fiscal matters. Support undergraduate advising. Assist with curriculum planning, course scheduling, and registration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Experience with academic operations
• Experience advising on program or service options
• Experience planning various activities and events
• Ability to engage with individuals at all levels on providing academic and program advice and solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years in a Higher Education environment
• Advising students at a college or university level

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house operations
• Supervise and delegate tasks to student employees
• Organize and manage special events and departmental programming and activities
• Manage budgets and support faculty research account management
• Assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) with all administrative, operational, and fiscal matters
• Support undergraduate advising
• Assist with curriculum planning, course scheduling, and registration

What This Job Offers

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