Administrator, Dean's Office

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

Job summary

New York University seeks an Administrator to act as the operational anchor and executive liaison for the Dean and three Vice Deans at the Courant Institute. The role oversees executive workflow, strategic calendar prioritization, and school-wide committee governance, ensuring alignment with academic and research priorities.

The position manages complex executive communications, faculty recruitment operations, and global site coordination, directing special institutional projects as directed by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with programs, projects, and events for senior leadership.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee executive workflow and strategic calendar prioritization for Dean and three Vice Deans.
• Manage school-wide committee governance and high-visibility events.
• Coordinate executive communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead faculty recruitment operations and global site coordination for programs.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing

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 DegreePreferred Education:Master's DegreeRequired 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. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.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.