Operations Administrator – Climate Initiative

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Plan, initiate, coordinate, and ensure the smooth promotion, implementation, and overall operation of the NYU Climate Initiative .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program administration and project coordination, with a strong focus on managing multiple priorities and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in budget administration and effective communication across organizational boundaries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program AdministrationProject CoordinationEvent ManagementBudget AdministrationMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Program AdministrationProject CoordinationEvent ManagementBudget AdministrationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailVendor CoordinationPurchasing/Procurement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

OperationsStakeholder EngagementAdministrative ProcessesDiverse Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, initiate, coordinate, and ensure the smooth promotion, implementation, and overall operation of the NYU Climate Initiative
Manage events, faculty and student engagement, financial administration, communications, website operations, and office systems
Manage assigned projects and processes that advance priorities established by senior leadership
Partner with multiple University offices and external partners to ensure programs, communications, and operations are delivered effectively, professionally, and on schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of relevant experience in program administration, operations, project coordination, event management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate multiple projects, programs, and administrative processes involving competing priorities and diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Experience with budget administration, purchasing/procurement, vendor coordination, or related processes
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive information, and work effectively across organizational boundaries
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace