Department Administrator, Student Engagement & Operations

New York University • New York, NY

15d

About The Position

Manage fiscal and administrative operations for the Department of Student Engagement & Operations. The role includes developing and administering budgets, supervising office and student staff, and developing and implementing policies and procedures. It also oversees scheduling, events, and professional development coordination for the team; develops measures to continuously improve the student experience at the Wasserman Center; and effectively resolves staff problems and concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience managing systems and processes, budgets, and staff.
• Experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders in a customer service role and working as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate policies and procedures to a diverse group.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders; strong teamwork abilities.
• Strong proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple functions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in support of equitable access to career support and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience managing budgets preferred.
• Well versed in quality data collection to ensure the adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data in NYU systems.
• Ability to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis in accordance with legal and institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department’s fiscal and administrative operations.
• Develop and administer budgets.
• Supervise office and student staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Oversee scheduling, event, and professional development coordination for the team.
• Develop measures to continuously improve the student experience at the Wasserman Center.
• Resolve staff problems and concerns.

What This Job Offers

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