Assistant Dean for Professional Development

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Organize, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate professional development services for graduate students across all Arts & Science disciplines .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing professional development programs for graduate students, with a strong focus on career counseling and public humanities. Possesses extensive knowledge of higher education dynamics and effective communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

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Doctoral DegreeCareer DevelopmentPublic HumanitiesGrant WritingHigher Education Experience

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Hard Skills

Professional Development ProgrammingBudget ManagementEvaluationCounselingWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAdministrative SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Graduate EducationPublic Sector EngagementNon-Profit CollaborationInternship ManagementArts & Science Disciplines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate professional development services for graduate students across all Arts & Science disciplines
Direct student-facing aspects of Public Humanities at NYU in support of the Public Humanities PhD Initiative
Interface with Arts & Science departments and the public and private sector
Provide strategic direction and leadership for PhD students’ professional development
Assemble a comprehensive program preparing students for professional life beyond the graduate degree
Create and manage a framework for professional development initiatives and activities across disciplines
Cultivate relationships with non-profit, governmental, and private sector organizations for the Public Humanities Initiative’s internship program
Manage internship placements for public humanities PhD students
Direct co-curricular components, including skill-building workshops for PhD students
Counsel public humanities doctoral students on post-degree career options
Oversee administrative support for the Public Humanities PhD Initiative and broader GSAS professional development programming

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral Degree in relevant field
Experience in a university setting
Broad knowledge of higher education
Specific knowledge of issues related to graduate education
5+ years experience in areas related to career development, public humanities, and/or higher education broadly
Excellent written, verbal, administrative, and communication skills
Grant writing skills essential
Preferred: Doctoral Degree in Humanities or Social Sciences
Preferred: Demonstrated experience in higher education, career counseling, or professional development programming
Preferred: Experience with grant writing and management, budget management, and evaluation

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040
Equal opportunity employment and equal treatment throughout recruitment and hiring