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New York University · 1 month ago

Assistant Director, Graduate Programs

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$70K/yr - $90K/yr
date5+ years exp

New York University is seeking an Assistant Director for its Graduate Programs within the School of Professional Studies. This role involves providing operational oversight, managing program activities, and supporting student programs while also participating in course planning and faculty onboarding.

EducationHigher EducationJournalismOnline Portals
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Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight and administer day-to-day program activities
Contribute to the successful execution of the department’s strategic agenda
Develop and implement systems and procedures
Participate in course planning, including communications, course scheduling, faculty onboarding and payments, budgeting, and ensuring classroom technology issues are resolved
Serve as administrative liaison to student clubs and support the planning of special student programs
Manage the implementation of these programs
Present at recruitment events and/or identify guest speakers and lead and supervise staff

Qualification

Program planningStrategic thinkingCreative problem solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsBudgetingFaculty onboardingClassroom technology

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
5+ years or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience planning and implementing administrative activities
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically
Must be able to work well in a changing environment and practice creative problem solving
Ability to market programs, solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels

Preferred

Master's Degree MA, MS or MBA preferred
Experience in higher education

Company

New York University

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New York University is a private research university that provides education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, and others.
dateFounded in 1831
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nyu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (141)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28.05M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyPatrick J. McGovern Foundation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-02-26Grant
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

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Adam Penenberg
Director, Online Programs for Journalism
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Joerg Blumtritt
Adjunct Professor
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