Executive Assistant Dean, Administrative Operations (Onsite)

The New School; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 112,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA)

Tuition waiver for dependents

Paid vacation and holidays

Transit benefit

Job summary

The New School is seeking an Assistant Dean of Administrative Operations for Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, and Drama. You will design and streamline administrative workflows, supervise staff across college operations, and implement onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and continuity.

You will report to the Vice Dean and collaborate with the Dean’s office to implement systems, policies, and best practices across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of administrative leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks under pressure with accuracy and poise.
• Proficient in office software and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, and development of administrative staff.
• Assist the Vice Dean with day-to-day operations, funding tracking, and internal communications.
• Lead meetings with calendars, agendas, and minutes.
• Collaborate on evaluating projects including sponsorships, awards, contests and events.
• Develop onboarding/offboarding procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity across Parsons.
• Coordinate with Parsons leadership and Provost Office on systems and process improvements.

Skills

High-level communication

Task management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal service

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Drive

MS Office

Online databases

WorkDay

Job description

The New School is seeking an Assistant Dean of Administrative Operations for Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, and Drama. You will design and streamline administrative workflows, supervise staff across college operations, and implement onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and continuity.

You will report to the Vice Dean and collaborate with the Dean’s office to implement systems, policies, and best practices across multiple schools.