The School of Professional Studies is seeking a Director, Administration who is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and implementing the strategic plan for the Schack Institute of Real Estate. The Director will oversee departmental operations, including:  managing departmental budgets, department programs, policies, procedures, and financial controls and payments. This professional will resolve complex issues requiring coordination across multiple Schack and SPS teams and will manage the industry relations team, student workers, and strategic initiatives. They will analyze and interpret statistics, accounts and balance sheets and work on forecasting resource needs and developing long-range plans in association with the Associate Dean. This role oversees all non-curricular aspects of the department's programs (marketing, finance, budget, technology, scholarships,academic initiatives, etc.) in the service of supporting the department and its students.  Areas of responsibility also include global programs, research funding applications and grant management. The successful candidate will serve as the point of contact for faculty and staff related to technical advice, problem-solving assistance around department/program goals, and policy interpretation.  

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree Advanced degree in a related field

Required Experience:
7+ years progressively responsible experience in academic program administration or student services or equivalent combination. Must include experience supervising administrative activities, overseeing staff and operations.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels both domestically and internationally. Excellent judgment is essential. Excellent strategic planning, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high pressured environment and progress on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent presentation, networking, and written and verbal communication skills. Financial and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Self-initiated and motivated. Proven verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively in a multi-dimensional environment. Computer proficiency in office-related software. Technical experience developing databases and spreadsheets to support departmental functions. Demonstrated ability to make sound judgment. Ability to carry out the management mission of an academic unit in a complex environment. Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities. Position demands significant attention to detail, effective communication, team collaboration, and occasional work on weekends. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and knowledge of other PC programs.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Professional administrative experience in a medium to large institution coordinating with a variety of departments. Demonstrated experience in relationship management in the corporate market or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the real estate field.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $130,000.00. 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.

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