Assistant Dean – Academic Affairs and Student Services

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Direct all aspects of academic affairs and student services for Executive Programs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing academic affairs and student services for executive programs, with a strong focus on strategic planning, team leadership, and relationship cultivation among students and faculty.

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Academic Affairs ManagementStudent Services OversightTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningProject Management

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree10+ Years ExperienceGlobal Scope ManagementGraduate Level Knowledge of Academic Affairs

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsJudgmentAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Executive ProgramsEMBAMS in Business AnalyticsMS in Global FinanceCo-Curricular Program Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct all aspects of academic affairs and student services for Executive Programs
Lead and develop a team delivering services and support for EMBA NY, EMBA DC, TRIUM Global EMBA, MS in Business Analytics and AI, and MS in Global Finance
Partner with the Vice Dean, Academic Directors, faculty, and program managers to plan and deliver executive-level degree programs
Cultivate relationships among EMBA and MS students, student services teams, and faculty
Lead student-facing academic and co-curricular program initiatives
Manage complex and sensitive student concerns using expert judgment to provide guidance and innovative solutions
Serve as lead with partner institutions on student services and program design, delivery, and review
Establish and develop academic processes across executive degree programs in accordance with University priorities
Help develop and enhance the strategic vision of future program offerings
Advise the Vice Dean on strategic matters related to executive degree programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing work with a global scope
Experience overseeing academic affairs, student services, or related professional services
Superb interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership ability, exceptional judgment, and strategic thinking
Ability to lead a team in executing complex multifaceted programs in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Knowledge of academic affairs and student services at a graduate level preferred
Experience with executives preferred
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends onsite to support programming

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
NYU green initiatives and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040