"Manager, Academic Operations"

Overview

Manage academic responsibilities in the Department of Administration, Leadership, and Technology to ensure compliance with University protocols and uphold academic integrity. Oversee academic communications and policies in alignment with the Department Chair and Administrative Director's vision and strategic goals for the Department. Work directly with the Department Chair, Administrative Director, program directors, and administrative staff to ensure faculty teaching loads adhere to university agreements. Manage the appointment process for adjuncts, students, and staff, including onboarding new personnel. Direct course scheduling for ALT programs. Manage various department and research accounts, including faculty IDA, startup accounts, and internal/external grants. Serve as the department point person for the Steinhardt Faculty Affairs Office for faculty recruitment administration, tenure, and promotion. Hire, train, and supervise staff.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Required Experience:

5+ years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, Experience managing administrative services/processes and serving as administrative liaison with other organizational offices at all levels.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience with budget administration and/or accounting principles. Some supervising experience. Ability to communicate policies and procedures to a diverse population at all levels. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Knowledge of standard office software. Demonstrated use of business application software, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Flexible office hours surrounding events and important tasks. Ability to work in a team and independently.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to work on a team and independently. Ability to identify issues and resolve them in a timely fashion.