Assistant Director – Projects

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Lead, plan, monitor, and manage complex operational and data-centric projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $77,000 - $84,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and operational support within higher education, focusing on data reporting and process enhancements. Proficient in managing teams and ensuring data quality across admissions workflows.

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Project ManagementData Quality ControlOperational SupportAdmissions Applications ProcessingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisWorkflow CoordinationTechnical DocumentationQuality Control Practices

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AsanaJiraTrelloSmartsheetTechnolutions Slate

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAdmissionsData ReportingProcess EnhancementsStudent Staff Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, plan, monitor, and manage complex operational and data-centric projects
Partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives related to data reporting and cross-functional process enhancements
Supervise a direct non-exempt staff report
Manage all undergraduate student staff assigned to project operations
Provide dedicated operational support for special admissions populations as delegated by leadership, including international, transfer, and non-degree populations
Document, create, and maintain processes and procedures across various admissions workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years experience in project management, operations, and/or data-related administrative support within a structured office environment
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Demonstrated ability to carry out project tasks, coordinate workflows, and draft clear technical or procedural documentation
Strong attention to detail with an understanding of basic data quality control practices
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Trello, Smartsheet) preferred
Well versed in quality data collection to ensure accuracy and legitimacy of data in systems preferred
Familiarity with admissions applications processing and higher education CRM platforms (e.g., Technolutions Slate) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU green initiatives and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040
Equal opportunity employment