Department Administrator - Anthropology

New York University • New York, NY

3d • $77,000 - $82,500

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking a Department Administrator to oversee departmental operations and staff and provide administrative support for the Department of Anthropology. The role provides input and recommendations to the Chairperson and executive committees on departmental policy and planning issues. The Department Administrator administers budgets, coordinates the tenure review process, and oversees registration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of experience.
• Experience supervising departmental operations and staff and administering budgets.
• Ability to problem solve, interpret financial information, and interact with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Familiarity with accounting fundamentals and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to support department vision building and strategic planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations and staff.
• Provide administrative support for the department.
• Advise the Chairperson and executive committees on departmental policy and planning issues.
• Administer budgets.
• Coordinate the tenure review process.
• Oversee registration activities.

What This Job Offers

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