Department Administrator

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Provide administrative support to the Director and Department Chair in NYU's Computer Science Department. Manage departmental operations and assist with various academic and research tasks.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,300 - $95,040 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the Director of Administration and Operations
Supervise staff, manage departmental operating budgets
Manage support for day-to-day academic operations
Assist with purchases, travel arrangements, event planning
Make travel arrangements and maintain department directories

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a related area
2+ years working in an academic setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of customer service skills
Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to provide advice, creatively resolve problems
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
Knowledge of basic budget and/or accounting principles
Ability to interact with a diverse population at all levels
Proficiency with standard office software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget principlesaccounting principlesadministrative support

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer service skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem solving skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree