Program Administrator, Silver Student Experience

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Coordinate day-to-day operational workflows for the Silver Student Experience .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating student support initiatives and transition programming while fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. Proficient in navigating complex environments and applying social work values and CSWE competencies to enhance student career readiness.

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Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education or Social Work2+ Years Experience in Student Support and Project CoordinationUnderstanding of CSWE CompetenciesProficiency with Advanced Technological SystemsExperience Supporting Career Design and Graduation Planning

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationOperational ExcellenceBudget MonitoringAssessment and Evaluation ToolsStudent Development FrameworksEngagement FrameworksConfidentiality ManagementAttention to DetailAutonomy in WorkCollaborative Work

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsRelational AwarenessDiscretion and HumilityClarity in CommunicationAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office SoftwareZoomSpreadsheet ApplicationsPresentation ApplicationsSocial Media Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)Higher Education Administration/Counseling

Industry Keywords

Social Work ValuesStudent ExperienceCommunity EngagementCo-Curricular Learning DesignAdaptive LeadershipDialogue FacilitationRestorative PracticesImplicit CurriculumCareer PathwaysUniversity Life

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate day-to-day operational workflows for the Silver Student Experience
Co-manage transition-based programming from Orientation through Graduation
Support initiatives that cultivate belonging and social work readiness through community engagement across co-curricular student experiences
Coordinate closely across the Silver Student Experience ecosystem and with academic and university partners
Connect strategy and execution to ensure seamless, inclusive student transitions and community life
Support students in experiencing Silver as a connected and intentional educational environment
Help ground social work identity development, belonging, and student career readiness in social work values and CSWE competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related fields
2+ years experience in student support, project coordination, transition programming (orientation/graduation), and operational excellence
Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination/management skills
Ability to navigate complex student-facing environments with discretion, humility, and clarity
Understanding of social work mission, core values, and CSWE competencies
Ability to work with diverse students, faculty, and colleagues with relational awareness
Proficiency with advanced technological systems, standard office software, and communications tools
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information responsibly
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Higher Education Administration/Counseling, or closely related field of practice preferred
2+ years experience in a University Life unit or student experience-focused environment preferred
Experience supporting career design, graduation planning, and assessment and evaluation tools preferred
1+ years experience monitoring budgets and supervising student employees, interns, and/or staff preferred
Familiarity with student development, belonging, and engagement frameworks preferred
Exposure to adaptive leadership, dialogue facilitation, or restorative practices preferred
Understanding of implicit curriculum and co-curricular learning design preferred
Knowledge of social work organizations and career pathways preferred
Strong proficiency with word processing/standard office software, Zoom, spreadsheet and presentation applications, and various social media platforms preferred
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work with varying degrees of autonomy, independently and collaboratively