Associate Director, Academic Programs, The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director for Academic Administration will manage and oversee administrative operations for core curriculum courses, the Africa General and the Global Program and related co-curricular programming. This position reports to the Managing Director and provides direct support to the Lauder Co-Director and non-Language Program Faculty Directors.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee academic program operations and approval systems across core curriculum courses and affiliated programs, ensuring effective course support delivery, faculty coordination, and compliance with academic policies; manage the launch of implementation of related co-curricular programming
• Manage administrative operations of MA thesis processes in close collaboration with Faculty Lead, including faculty coordination, student–advisor matching, and oversight of academic milestones and deliverables; regular communication with students
• Lead faculty affairs processes, including appointments, on-boarding, and engagement, ensuring consistent instructional coverage and policy application across programs, support faculty on-boarding
• Oversee planning logistics of summer immersion programs in close partnership with Faculty responsible for full oversight of the immersions in multiple countries, manage vendor relationships, logistics, and cross-functional coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as principal point-of-contact for students and faculty regarding non-language international studies courses and related curricular programming; ensure consistent application of policies across courses.
• Supervise and manage Program Manager staff, including workload allocation, performance management, and professional development
• Partner with program leadership to support academic planning, operational improvements, and implementation of strategic initiatives across the student lifecycle

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in higher education administration are required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Project and events management. Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Attention to detail and interest in data/contact management.
• Strong client-focused orientation and ability to lead event planning, implementation, and debriefings.
• Availability to staff evening and weekend events as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to compose, proofread, format, and research copy and reports is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent skills in visual data management and presentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree (in social sciences or higher education administration)
• Ability to use graphic design tools such as Canva for social media postings
• Demonstrated interest in world affairs, geopolitics, and/or international business.
• Knowledge of Qualtrics

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is contingent upon funding.