Assistant Director, Academic Programs & Operations

Planet Group (United States); New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks an Assistant Director on a 6+ month on-site contract in New York, NY 10027. The role focuses on academic, administrative, HR, and financial duties to support the student experience and institutional compliance.

The position involves working with the Program Director and senior leadership, handling documentation, appointments, benefits, budgets, and travel reimbursements while coordinating events and career services outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to support a department with administrative, HR, and financial responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic, administrative, HR, and financial matters to support student experience and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with Program Director and senior staff on daily admin tasks and personnel matters.
• Explain employee benefits and institutional policies, oversee timesheets and staff oversight.
• Train and manage support staff and student workers, assist curricular planning and scheduling.
• Prepare program materials and meet deadlines in collaboration with faculty and leadership.
• Oversee fellowship/assistantship budgets and act as liaison to Finance Office.
• Advise students on course selection and support registration procedures.
• Coordinate with student councils and career services events and employer relations.
• Assist with admissions, orientation, and program events logistics.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Strong communication skills

Administrative/HR/financial support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Planet Group seeks an Assistant Director on a 6+ month on-site contract in New York, NY 10027. The role focuses on academic, administrative, HR, and financial duties to support the student experience and institutional compliance.

The position involves working with the Program Director and senior leadership, handling documentation, appointments, benefits, budgets, and travel reimbursements while coordinating events and career services outreach.