Assistant Director, Undergraduate Program

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a skilled professional to manage the master schedule for undergraduate courses. This role involves evaluating course scheduling, collaborating on registration processes, and conducting data analysis for senior leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in academic administration. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel and SIS software are required. The annual salary range is $95,000 to $115,000, reflecting the University's commitment to equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in academic administration, advising, and student services.
• 5+ years managing academic programs and events.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school-wide master schedule for undergraduate courses.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports for deans.
• Collaborate on new registration processes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with SIS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Access

SIS - Albert

SPSS

Job description

Position Summary

Manage the school-wide master schedule for all undergraduate courses. Evaluate course scheduling and make recommendations to senior leadership and faculty for improvements that support the College's goals. Collaborate with various NYU groups on the development and implementation of new registration processes and systems to facilitate student enrollment. Conduct data analysis and prepare reports for senior deans. Develop and supervise support staff and student workers.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree Higher education, business, or counseling. Required Experience: 5+ years experience in academic administration, including advising and providing student services; managing academic programs and events; supervising staff (hiring, training, and performance management); and handling academic scheduling, student registration, and enrollment management. Preferred Experience: 3+ years budget management experience, including financial forecasting and expense tracking; Complex course scheduling and optimizing student enrollment processes; Program management, including curriculum planning and assessment; Conflict resolution, particularly related to student registration and faculty coordination. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to work independently to plan, develop, and implement academic programs; Strong problem-solving skills to develop and execute strategies for resolving enrollment and scheduling challenges; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with faculty, administrators, students, and staff at all organizational levels; Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask; Proficiency in Excel, Access, and other data analysis tools for reporting and assessment; Familiarity with student information systems (SIS), PeopleSoft, and SPSS for student data analysis; Knowledge of budget preparation and financial management in an academic setting. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Expertise in data analysis and reporting to track student outcomes, retention rates, and accreditation requirements. Knowledge of accreditation standards and reporting requirements (e.g., OAPRA, AACN, CCNE). Experience ensuring data integrity, privacy, and security in compliance with university and legal regulations. Ability to interpret and communicate university policies and academic regulations effectively to faculty and students. Experience working with educational technology and student registration software to enhance administrative efficiency, specifically NYU’s SIS - Albert, CourseLeaf CLSS, and UDW+ for course scheduling, enrollment management, and data analysis.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00 to USD $115,000.00. 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. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.