Program Administrator, Office of Public Health Practice

New York University • New York, NY

4d • $70,000 - $74,978

About The Position

Working under the supervision of the interim Assistant Dean of Practice and Doctoral Programs, manage the smooth operation of GPH practice placement activities, namely internship opportunities, and ensure School, University, and accrediting standards and guidelines are maintained. Provide mentorship, professional development support, and technical assistance to students. Support students in fostering professional commitments towards advancing health equity and promoting social justice. Cultivate and maintain relationships and contact between the program and field professionals to ensure a high-quality and enriching applied practice experience for students and to facilitate appropriate selection and assignment of internship placements. Assist the interim Assistant Dean or designee in the daily administration of practice placement activities, including researching new placement activities and management of effective communication and messaging. Collect, analyze, and disseminate data, and make recommendations for process or service improvement. This is a fixed-term role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree With concentration or course work in public health, business or public administration, higher education, or related field.
• 3+ years Must include experience in student support services, student advising, event/program planning, and work in an academic setting
• Proficient communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (emotionally intelligent)
• Highly organized with strong process-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Excellent organizational, data management and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain high standards of service, productivity, and security.
• Ability to work on multiple projects or tasks at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to engage in teamwork and maintain positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree In public health, higher education, or related fields.
• Experience working with faculty and students in a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• manage the smooth operation of GPH practice placement activities, namely internship opportunities
• ensure School, University, and accrediting standards and guidelines are maintained
• Provide mentorship, professional development support, and technical assistance to students
• Support students in fostering professional commitments towards advancing health equity and promoting social justice
• Cultivate and maintain relationships and contact between the program and field professionals to ensure a high-quality and enriching applied practice experience for students and to facilitate appropriate selection and assignment of internship placements
• Assist the interim Assistant Dean or designee in the daily administration of practice placement activities, including researching new placement activities and management of effective communication and messaging
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate data, and make recommendations for process or service improvement

What This Job Offers

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