Assistant Director – Academic Affairs

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Assistant Director for Academic Affairs at NYU overseeing Graduate and Undergraduate Math programs. Supports delivery, enhances student experience, and manages departmental workflows in Brooklyn, NY.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong program management and administrative skills, effectively collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance student services and academic experiences. Proficiency in budget planning and problem-solving is essential for achieving departmental goals.

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Hard Skills

Budget PreparationProgram DevelopmentMarketing StrategyRetention StrategyAdministrative Workflow ManagementProject CoordinationStaff SupervisionStudent Services AdministrationEvent MarketingAcademic Program Support

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsWriting SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Graduate ProgramsUndergraduate ProgramsMath for EngineeringProgram DeliveryFiscal FunctionsAcademic ExperienceDepartmental Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the operational, academic, and fiscal functions of the Graduate and Undergraduate Math for Engineering programs
Partners with the Director and Chair to design and implement strategies that strengthen program delivery and enhance the student academic experience
Manages day to day administrative workflows
Coordinates special projects
Supervises staff
Oversees budget planning and tracking to ensure the department's goals are met efficiently and effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in related field
3+ years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in advising and providing student services or administering and marketing programs or events
Ability to plan, develop and implement programs, and develop marketing and retention strategies
Ability to problem solve and interact with individuals at all levels
Experience supervising staff and collaborating with faculty
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
Familiarity with budget preparation and administration

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040
Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity