Department Administrator - Anthropology

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY is seeking a Department Administrator to join the Department of Anthropology. The successful candidate will oversee departmental operations and staff, and provide administrative support for the department, the Chair, and executive committees.

The role includes administering budgets, coordinating the tenure review process, and overseeing registration activities, while contributing to policy development, strategic planning, and long-term department planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years administrative experience; must supervise department operations and budgets.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit environment preferred.
• Strong problem solving, financial interpretation, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with accounting fundamentals, word processing, spreadsheets and database software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations and staff.
• Provide input to the Chair and committees on policy and planning.
• Administer budgets.
• Coordinate the tenure review process.
• Oversee registration activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Financial interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Accounting basics

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Strategic planning

Vision building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Department Administrator to join the Department of Anthropology. The Department Administrator will oversee departmental operations and staff and provide administrative support for the department. Provide input and recommendations to advise the Chairperson and executive committees on departmental policy and planning issues. Administer budgets, coordinate tenure review process, and oversee registration activities.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:5+ years relevant administrative experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience supervising departmental operations and staff and administering budgets.Preferred Experience:Experience in higher education or non-profit environment.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to problem solve, interpret financial information, and interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Familiarity with accounting fundamentals, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to support department in vision building and strategic planning.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $82,500.00. 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.