Department Administrator

New York University • New York, NY

1d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Oversee the department's fiscal management and administrative operations; supervise, recruit, and mentor administrative and clerical staff; provide administrative support and direction for the department. Provide input and recommendations to advise the Chairperson and executive committees on University, School, and departmental policy and planning issues. Administer operating budget and donor funds, and work closely with the Vice Dean of Finance & Administration on special projects for the Music and Performing Arts Professions Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Performing Arts Administration, Organizational Behavior Management, or Higher Education
• 5+ years relevant administrative experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience in leadership and supervising departmental operations, and administering budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills and attention to detail.
• Employee development and performance management and formulating policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Able to analyze and interpret complex and operational data.
• The ability to examine and redesign operations and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Business Administration or Higher Education
• 5+ years experience in higher education or non-profit environment
• Identify strategies to enhance the effective delivery of operations and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department's fiscal management and administrative operations
• Supervise, recruit, and mentor administrative and clerical staff
• Provide administrative support and direction for the department
• Provide input and recommendations to advise the Chairperson and executive committees on University, School, and departmental policy and planning issues
• Administer operating budget and donor funds
• Work closely with the Vice Dean of Finance & Administration on special projects for the Music and Performing Arts Professions Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time