Program Administrator

School of Design Strategies, 

Parsons School of Design

Parsons School of Design, a college of The New School, seeks a Program Administrator in the School of Design Strategies (SDS) which consists of graduate and undergraduate academic programs in Strategic Design and Management, Integrated Design, Design and Urban Ecologies, Media Management, Environmental Policy, Theories of Urban Practice and Transdisciplinary Design. The school is also home to the Parsons Scholars pre-college program.

The Program Administrator must be able to develop and implement systems to support the programs. The Program Administrator must also possess strong organizational and communication skills and be a flexible and collaborative member of the school-based administrative team. They will work closely with the schoolâ™s Associate Director of Operations, Program Directors, as well as other Parsons colleagues providing effective program support. This position reports to the Associate Director of Operations.

This is a 1205 Professional position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 1205 and The New School.

The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and execution of program public and private events.

• Oversight of program calendar and academic communications, media promotion and public relations, including content for the school website.

• Committee management including agenda setting, coordination with other schools and offices, communications and reporting.

• Budget implementation, expense reporting, and travel support for program directors and guests.

• Implement systems to support program leadership.

• Primary liaison for a suite of school programs to university offices including Admissions, Advising, and Marketing & Communications.

• Administration of curricular projects and external partnerships including project management.

• Manage program alumni affairs and student groups and coordinate with faculty representation and university offices.

• Provide program data and support to Manager, Course Planning and Manager, Part-Time Faculty Affairs.

• Additional tasks and committees as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelorâ™s Degree required or equivalent experience. 

• Prior experience with project management and supervision of student employees.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.

• The ability to be self-directed, flexible, proactive, think creatively, and work as a part of an administrative team.

• Prior experience in higher education and/or event planning preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps and social media platforms.

• The ability to work the occasional evenings or weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Wordpress and Adobe Creative Suite desired.

WORK MODE

• Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-HYBRID

SALARY

$64,350

About The New School

The New School, a leading university in downtown New York City, offers degree and nondegree academic programs in design, the social sciences, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. Students benefit from small classes, superior resources, and renowned faculty members who practice what they teach. Continuing education courses and public programs place the university at the center of New York’s cultural and intellectual life.

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