Academic Affairs Lead - Student Programs & Partnerships

Playwrights Horizons

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan
Half-Day Summer Fridays

Job summary

Playwrights Horizons in New York City seeks an organized individual for an administrative position at the Theater School. This role serves as a liaison between students and administration, managing academic matters and communications.

Responsibilities include maintaining the academic calendar, facilitating student enrollment, and executing various school events. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for education.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of administrative experience.
  • Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
  • Passion for working with students in an educational environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact successfully with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as first point of contact for school administration and student body.
  • Create and maintain academic calendar, class schedules, and student files.
  • Facilitate student enrollment both internally and with NYU.
  • Manage and create all school communications.
  • Oversee event coordination for various school events.

Skills

Administrative experience
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Mental health first aid certification
Experience with Blackbaud
Experience with Asana

Job description

Playwrights Horizons in New York City seeks an organized individual for an administrative position at the Theater School. This role serves as a liaison between students and administration, managing academic matters and communications.

Responsibilities include maintaining the academic calendar, facilitating student enrollment, and executing various school events. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for education.

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