Academic HR & Operations Manager

Urban Future Lab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts seeks an experienced administrative professional to manage faculty/academic affairs, including adjunct and student employees. You will interpret university policies, administer appointments, visas, and hiring, and act as HR liaison across university offices.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves advising the director, coordinating HR processes, and representing the Institute in committees and external

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing academic HR matters, employee relations, or academic administration at a university or comparable institution.
• Experience managing staff, interpreting and applying employment policy, and administering academic or student appointment processes.
• Familiarity with visa sponsorship for international scholars and search committee administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Institute's faculty/academic affairs activities.
• Interpret university policy and procedures for appointments, hiring protocols, and visas/sponsorships.
• Serve as the Institute’s HR contact for faculty, researchers, and student employees.
• Develop internal protocols and represent the Institute with university stakeholders.
• Advise the Director on personnel and academic matters; coordinate with HR and space/safety offices.

Skills

HR experience

Academic HR

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Office suite

Job description

New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts seeks an experienced administrative professional to manage faculty/academic affairs, including adjunct and student employees. You will interpret university policies, administer appointments, visas, and hiring, and act as HR liaison across university offices.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves advising the director, coordinating HR processes, and representing the Institute in committees and external