Administrator, Dean's Office

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Administrator to act as the operational anchor for the Dean and three Vice Deans at the Courant Institute. You will oversee executive workflow, prioritize strategic calendars, and manage school-wide governance and high-visibility events.

The role interfaces with university leadership, department chairs, and external partners, handling complex communications and recruitment administration while coordinating global site activities and special projects directed by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience developing programs, projects, and special events for senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities; capable of high-level administrative support and communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee executive workflow and strategic calendar prioritization for the Dean and three Vice Deans.
• Lead school-wide committee governance and high-visibility event execution.
• Serve as primary operational interface between the Dean's Office, university leadership, chairs, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Project management

Calendar management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Databases/Spreadsheet software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Administrator serves as the operational anchor and executive liaison for the Dean and three Vice Deans at the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science. Responsible for high-level administrative management across the leadership suite, this position independently oversees executive workflow, strategic calendar prioritization, school-wide committee governance, and high-visibility event execution. The role acts as a primary operational interface between the Dean’s Office, University leadership, department chairs, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the school’s academic, faculty, and research priorities. Additionally, the Administrator manages complex executive communications, faculty recruitment administrative operations, including global site coordination, and special institutional projects directed by the Deans.

Qualifications:

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Required Experience: 3+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience developing and implementing programs, projects, and special events in support of senior leadership.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels both verbally and in writing. Working knowledge of word processing; strong knowledge of spreadsheet/database software.

Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $72,000.00 to USD $80,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.