Assistant Director, Programs

Position Summary: The Center for Global Affairs at the School of Professional Studies is seeking an Assistant Director to manage administrative operations for the graduate program in Global Affairs (MSGA) and serve as point administrator for the new graduate program in Global Security, Conflict and Cybercrime (MSGSCC). Provide student advisement for the MSGSCC and co-manage advisement for the MSGA to resolve problems. Plan and implement special student programs including prospective student outreach events, new student orientations, career workshops, and speaker roundtables. Develop and implement alumni strategy and programming for the CGA in conjunction with the SPS alumni staff. Manage outreach and communications for the MSGA and MSGSCC and serve as lead for graduate social media. Provide advisement to student clubs and liaise with the program alumni board for related programs and events. Ensure program courses are scheduled, faculty appointed and oriented, and syllabi received. Attend marketing events and information sessions. Oversee the hiring process for all graduate students. Supervise office support staff.Qualifications: Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Higher Education or International Affairs

Required Experience:
5+ years experience. Must include planning and implementing administrative activities and supervising staff.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in Cyber related field or disciplines preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to market programs, solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels. Familiarity with current and emerging business trends to effectively recommend programs.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Wordpress; Adobe Creative Suite; Proven writing and editing skills.Additional Information: For 87 years, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for traditional and post-traditional students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.
NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing, including real estate, real estate development, and construction management; hospitality, tourism, travel, and event management; global affairs and global security, conflict, and cybercrime; global sport and sports business; publishing; marketing; public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human resource management and development, and human capital analytics and technology; management and systems; translation; and professional writing. It is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.
NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.
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