Anthropology Department Operations Lead

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Department Administrator for the Department of Anthropology. The role oversees departmental operations and staff while providing high-level administrative support to the Chairperson and executive committees.

You will administer budgets, coordinate tenure review, and oversee registration activities, contributing to policy development and strategic planning within the department. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years in administrative roles.
• Experience supervising departmental operations and budgets.
• Higher education or non-profit experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal and writing abilities.
• Familiarity with accounting fundamentals, Word, Excel, and databases.
• Ability to support department in vision building and planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations and staff.
• Provide executive-level administrative support for the department.
• Administer budgets and monitor financial activity.
• Coordinate tenure review process.
• Oversee registration activities and compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Financial interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Accounting fundamentals

Word processing

Spreadsheet proficiency

Database software

Strategic planning support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

New York University seeks a Department Administrator for the Department of Anthropology. The role oversees departmental operations and staff while providing high-level administrative support to the Chairperson and executive committees.

You will administer budgets, coordinate tenure review, and oversee registration activities, contributing to policy development and strategic planning within the department. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in