Department Administrator

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Manage day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations for the department .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,850 - $107,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing fiscal and administrative operations, including budget administration and staff supervision. Proven ability to develop policies, resolve issues, and support curriculum development while ensuring compliance with university policies.

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Budget AdministrationStaff SupervisionPolicy DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsFinancial Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentFiscal ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementPolicy Implementation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingJudgmentCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Departmental OperationsAdjunct Faculty ProcessingCurriculum DevelopmentPerformance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations for the department
Develop and administer budgets
Supervise staff
Ensure efficient processing of adjunct faculty and staff appointments
Develop and implement policies and procedures
Support curriculum development and course information preparation
Resolve faculty and staff problems effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience supervising departmental operations and staff
Experience administering budgets
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to provide advice, exercise sound judgment, and problem solve
Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Ability to lead/manage others
Ability to monitor and assess performance and take corrective action
Ability to interpret and apply University and School policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of USD $87,850.00 to USD $107,850.00 per year
NYU Equal Opportunity Employer commitment and equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Green campus and carbon-neutrality initiative