The School of Professional Studies is seeking an Assistant Director, Programs to oversee and develop continuing education programs within the Center for Publishing & Applied Liberal Arts (PALA) division. Duties include curriculum and course development, planning of course offerings, student advisement and conferral tracking, adjunct faculty hiring, evaluation, and promotion, primarily in, but not exclusive to, the subject areas of writing and communications and for the Academy of Lifelong Learning. Market programs primarily through social media platforms to professional associations and prospective students, and monitor reach and engagement. Create, organize, and manage department events related to course offerings and certificates. Establish industry/professional relationships beneficial to the department. Participate in strategic planning initiatives.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
5+ years Relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include substantial professional experience in a related area and/or experience developing and marketing programs and supervising instructional staff.
Preferred Experience:
Professional experience in the humanities, writing, and/or translation, or experience in higher education..
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to plan, develop and implement programs and develop retention strategies. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and evaluate programs and instructional staff. Ability to market programs and retain students. Familiarity with instructional technologies including distance learning.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $66,915.00 to USD $86,915.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
Since 1934, 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 undergraduate 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. We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS 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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