Director, Administration - Computer Science

New York University • New York, NY

98d • $140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Director, Administration oversees all academic, administrative and fiscal operations for the Computer Science department. In partnership with the Chair, the Director will lead the strategic planning, financial management, and operational execution across a department that supports approximately 4,000 students and over 100 faculty. The Director leads a team of approximately 15 administrators and staff, manages complex multimillion-dollar budgets, and manages all academic affairs, including course scheduling and hiring for classroom support roles, such as recitation leaders and graders/tutors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in program development including managing operations, budget administration and staff supervision.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to develop, implement and communicate policies and procedures to a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of standard office software, database and budget systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience managing an academic department at a large college or university.
• Superior interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships and manage expectations across all levels of an organization.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations.
• High degree of diplomacy and discretion, capable of navigating intricate organizational dynamics and maintaining confidentiality regarding strategic initiatives.
• Resilience and tenacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all academic, administrative and fiscal operations for the Computer Science department.
• Lead strategic planning, financial management, and operational execution.
• Manage complex multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Manage all academic affairs including course scheduling.
• Hire classroom support roles such as recitation leaders and graders/tutors.
• Lead a team of approximately 15 administrators and staff.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of USD $140,000.00 to USD $170,000.00.
• NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees