The NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking a Senior Director for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Careers who will oversee the SPS Wasserman Career Center for Career Development and the Office of Student Life and Engagement of the NYU School of Professional Studies. The Senior Director will provide career development leadership and direction by designing, delivering, and directing programs, services, and major events offered to current undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. They will oversee student and alumni communities that ensure strong partnerships with employers, domestically and abroad, with the goal of career advancement and professional development. The Senior Director will develop student leadership curricula and oversee student life and engagement functions, fostering a sense of belonging among students by linking professional networking with personalized leadership development. They will manage program assessment, including the preparation, and analysis of outcomes reports regarding program and service offerings. Collaborate with SPS academic leadership regarding strategic planning and programming, and serve as liaison with student clubs/leaders, alumni, university administrators, employers, and faculty. The Senior Director will develop and supervise professional and office support teams in the SPS Wasserman Center and Office of Student Life and Engagement.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree degree in human resources, student personnel or related field.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree degree in human resources, student personnel a related field
Required Experience:
10+ years relevant professional-level experience in career/student services, counseling, student personnel, human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This must include experience managing staff and budgets and developing programs, seminars, events, and training materials.
Preferred Experience:
10+ years experience in developing student leadership curricula.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent communication, presentation, writing skills. Leadership, hiring, training experience. Ability to deal with a diverse population at all levels.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00 to USD $170,000.00. 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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