Program Administrator

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University School of Professional Studies seeks a Program Administrator to oversee daily administrative functions for continuing education programs, including High School Academy and special projects. The role includes managing adjunct faculty, data analysis, and advising students on curriculum and registration.

The position supports Academic Affairs and Innovation within SPS, collaborates on policy development, and represents NYU SPS at marketing events to recruit prospective students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative functions of continuing education programs.
• Oversee adjunct faculty appointment and payment.
• Analyze faculty and course data and prepare reports.
• Advise students on curriculum, course selection, registration, and career exploration.
• Plan and implement student outreach events and orientations.
• Promote programs at School/University marketing events and information sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Creative problem solving

Marketing programs

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) is looking for a Program Administrator to manage day-to-day administrative functions of continuing education program(s), including High School Academy and special projects, for Academic Affairs and Innovation within the SPS. Meet departmental needs including assisting with the development of continuing education (CE) program office policies and procedures and special projects. Oversee CE adjunct faculty appointment and payment. Resolve faculty issues or concerns related to continuing education program(s). Specifically, address questions around NYU SPS policies and procedures, course scheduling, course preparation, etc. Analyze faculty and course data, produce detailed faculty and course reports, and provide recommendations for course and faculty needs across the continuing education program(s). Collect, analyze, and make recommendations based on student feedback data in order to determine student satisfaction. Advise students on issues such as curriculum requirements, course selection, registration, and career exploration. Plan and implement special student programs including prospective student outreach events, new student orientations, and special projects. Attend School and University sponsored marketing events, information sessions and/or seminars to promote programs to prospective students.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education: Master’s DegreeRequired Experience: 3+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination. Must include experience planning and implementing administrative activities.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically. Must be able to work well in a changing environment and practice creative problem solving. Ability to market programs, solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels.

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 $85,000.00. 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.

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing. We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands‑on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

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.