"Office Manager"

Office Manager

Job No: 498584
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Sy Syms School of Business
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Administrative Support, Academic Administration

Position Summary:

The Office Manager provides administrative support to the Dean's Office, Faculty and to the Academic Administrator.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independent Judgment & Decision-Making:
  The role involves substantial discretion in prioritizing departmental needs, resolving operational issues, coordinating with internal offices, and interpreting policies across both Wilf and Beren campuses.
• Administrative and Operational Scope:
  The position manages academic operations, event logistics, purchasing, faculty and student coordination, and data reporting across multiple functional areas. The incumbent serves as a central point of contact representing the Dean's Office.
• Specialized Knowledge and Systems Oversight:
  The position requires advanced proficiency in enterprise systems such as Banner, SciQuest, and Canvas, fiscal tracking, and administrative reporting-functions that demand analytical judgment and professional-level expertise.
• Autonomy and Confidentiality:
  The position operates with limited supervision, handles confidential information, and maintains oversight of faculty and budgetary data critical to the school's operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of administrative experience are required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

Skills & Competencies:

• Independent Decision-Making & Judgment
  Ability to prioritize needs, interpret policies, and resolve operational issues with minimal supervision.
• Administrative & Operational Leadership
  Manages academic operations, events, purchasing, and communications as the central hub of the Dean's Office.
• Technical & Systems Expertise
  Advanced proficiency in Banner, SciQuest, Canvas, and data reporting tools.
• Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
  Handles sensitive faculty, HR, and budget information with discretion and accuracy.
• Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
  Strong ability to communicate effectively across departments, campuses, and all levels of faculty and administration.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  Evaluates data, identifies issues, improves processes, and supports operational decision-making.
• Organization, Time Management & Multitasking
  Manages high-volume workflows, competing deadlines, and complex multi-campus tasks efficiently.

Salary Range:

$66,300.00 - $66,300.00

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/498584/office-manager