Undergraduate Program Administrator - Psychology

NYU•New York, NY

21h•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Undergraduate Program Administrator to join the Department of Psychology. This individual will serve as a department administrator for all undergraduate programs and faculty. Advise prospective and current undergraduate students on requirements, curriculum planning, course scheduling, and registration. Manage student records and maintain a database of undergraduate student advisement. Manage undergraduate course scheduling process. Provide administration of departmental awards and support assessments for curricular development. Work with the Director of Undergraduate Studies on student concerns, tracking of academic program progress, probation, addressing faculty concerns, transfer students, course evaluations, etc. Display a comprehensive knowledge of the undergraduate/graduate departmental offerings and policies. Assist with planning and implementation of student programming and events. Provide coverage and additional support for graduate programs (Masters and Doctoral), as needed. Assist with the prioritization of office activities and delegate to and monitor work of student/casual employees. Monitor moderately complex budgets for program events and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years Relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience with overseeing program activities and managing budgets.
Ability to provide advice, problem solve, and interact with individuals at all levels.
Capacity to maintain an excellent customer service orientation in a highly transactional environment.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word processing, Excel spreadsheet and database management skills (e.g. extracting reports, aggregating data, assessing accuracy using NYU tools and exporting to MS Office.)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Proficiency with intermediate-level Microsoft Office.
Event planning.
Good writing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

Advise prospective and current undergraduate students on requirements, curriculum planning, course scheduling, and registration.
Manage student records and maintain a database of undergraduate student advisement.
Manage undergraduate course scheduling process.
Provide administration of departmental awards and support assessments for curricular development.
Work with the Director of Undergraduate Studies on student concerns, tracking of academic program progress, probation, addressing faculty concerns, transfer students, course evaluations, etc.
Display a comprehensive knowledge of the undergraduate/graduate departmental offerings and policies.
Assist with planning and implementation of student programming and events.
Provide coverage and additional support for graduate programs (Masters and Doctoral), as needed.
Assist with the prioritization of office activities and delegate to and monitor work of student/casual employees.
Monitor moderately complex budgets for program events and initiatives.