Simons Center Program Administrator

New York University•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Simons Center Program Administrator oversees all administrative, operational, and programmatic functions of the newly launched Simons Center for Computational Geophysical Flows. This role ensures the Center’s smooth daily operation, supports its research mission, and provides comprehensive administrative support to the Center Director, core faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate fellows, and visiting scholars. The position manages the Center’s budget and personnel processes, coordinate academic and research programs, oversee events and workshops, maintain internal and external communications, and ensure compliance with University policies. As the Center grows in scope and visibility, the Simons Center Program Administrator plays a critical role in establishing efficient administrative systems, developing Center procedures, and supporting the Center’s strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years relevant experience, including experience with overseeing office and program activities and administering budgets
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, along with the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, integrity, discretion, and tact.
Strong organizational abilities and a demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, electronic communication, and database software across both PC and Mac platforms, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals (students, faculty, staff, international visitors and fellows).

Nice To Haves

Experience with student recruitment, admissions or career placement.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, the ability to design and maintain websites and social media platforms, and experience managing and executing events further support effective performance in this role.

Responsibilities

Oversee administrative functions
Oversee operational functions
Oversee programmatic functions
Ensure the Center’s smooth daily operation
Support its research mission
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Center Director, core faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate fellows, and visiting scholars
Manage the Center’s budget and personnel processes
Coordinate academic and research programs
Oversee events and workshops
Maintain internal and external communications
Ensure compliance with University policies
Establish efficient administrative systems
Develop Center procedures
Support the Center’s strategic initiatives