Assistant Director, Programs & Operations

uscareers-nyu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) seeks an Assistant Director, Programs, to oversee degree program operations, develop systems, and coordinate day-to-day activities. The role includes course planning, scheduling, syllabus management, and faculty/student communications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in higher education, and preferably a Master's. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and strategic execution skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Able to work in a changing environment and apply creative problem solving.
• Ability to market programs and interact with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of degree programs and direct administration of day-to-day activities.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures; participate in course planning and scheduling.
• Oversee syllabus management, course submission, and cancellation processes; liaise with faculty and students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Marketing programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

New York University School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) seeks an Assistant Director, Programs, to oversee degree program operations, develop systems, and coordinate day-to-day activities. The role includes course planning, scheduling, syllabus management, and faculty/student communications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in higher education, and preferably a Master's. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and strategic execution skills are essential.