Strategic Director, Academic Operations & Enrollment

careers-nyu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Executive Director of Academic Operations reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. This leader oversees Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Online Program Operations, and Project Management, and serves as the school-wide liaison for Undergraduate Admissions.

The role emphasizes data-driven growth and policy development across the school. The position requires deep collaboration with Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Marketing and Web teams

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years progressive leadership in higher education.
• Experience in SEM, graduate financial aid modeling, online program ops, or policy development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Offices of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Online Program Operations, and Project Management.
• Serve as school-level liaison for Undergraduate Admissions.
• Develop evidence-based, data-driven growth strategies for graduate enrollments and online programs.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Finance and Administration, Marketing and Web to implement academic policies.

Skills

Enrollment analytics

Predictive analytics

Data-driven decision making

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Online Program Managers (OPMs)

Job description

New York University is seeking an Executive Director of Academic Operations reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. This leader oversees Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Online Program Operations, and Project Management, and serves as the school-wide liaison for Undergraduate Admissions.

The role emphasizes data-driven growth and policy development across the school. The position requires deep collaboration with Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Marketing and Web teams