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Academic HR and Administrative Services Manager

New York University

NEW YORK, NYJob$115–135K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$115–135K/yr
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Reporting to the Director of the Institute of Fine Arts, the Academic HR and Administrative Services Manager oversees faculty and academic affairs activities, including adjunct and student employee populations. The manager interprets University policies, administers hiring and appointment processes, serves as the Institute’s primary HR contact, advises the Director, and collaborates with University offices and Institute leadership on workforce, personnel, and academic matters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff ManagementEmployment PolicyConfidential Personnel MattersAcademic Appointment ProcessesFaculty Search and HiringVisa SponsorshipSearch Committee AdministrationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationPrioritizationPolicy InterpretationSensitive CommunicationAnalytical SkillsPlanningProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsEmployment LawHR ConceptsOffice Software

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in Relevant Field5+ Years Relevant ExperienceEquivalent Education and Experience5+ Years Faculty Search Experience

Full job description

Academic HR and Administrative Services Manager US-NY-New York Job ID: 2026-16018Type: Institute of Fine Arts (IFA) (FA1012)# of Openings: 1Category: Academic Program SupportNew York University Overview Reporting to the Director for the Institute of Fine Arts (IFA) and working closely with IFA administrative and academic leadership, manage all aspects of the Institutes faculty/academic affairs activities, including activities related to the adjunct and graduate/undergraduate student employee populations. Interpret University policy and procedures to ensure the Institute follows University and IFA academic and student appointment/hiring protocols, including protocols related to faculty/researcher/student scholar searches, appointment letters, hiring commitments, visas/sponsorships, and Institute recordkeeping. Develop and implement internal protocols and serve as the Directors designee to represent the Institutes needs with University stakeholders. Serve as the Institutes primary HR contact for matters related to its faculty, researcher, and student employee populations, including managing related transactions and HR business processes, employee relations, and related matters governed by collective bargaining agreements. Collaborate with University offices to further the work of the Institute and its workforce, including developing, implementing, and interpreting academic-or student-related HR policies and procedures as appropriate. Contribute to positive working and community relations with the IFAs administrator and clerical populations, including partnering with IFAs counterpart HR Business Partner for these same populations to ensure seamless and integrated HR support managed by that individual. Advise the Director on personnel and academic matters. Liaise with University offices on work related to space management and Institute safety. Represent the Institute on select University, faculty, and administrative committees. Research and provide relevant background information on a variety of Institute matters (e.g., grievances, tenure and promotion decisions). Responsibilities Required Education:Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education:Master's Degree in a relevant field Required Experience:5+ years of relevant experience managing academic HR matters, employee relations, or academic administration at a university or comparable institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience managing staff, interpreting and applying employment policy, managing confidential personnel matters, and administering academic or student appointment processes. Preferred Experience:5+ years demonstrated experience supporting faculty search and hiring processes at a major research university, including familiarity with academic appointment letters, visa sponsorship for international scholars, and search committee administration. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding organizational skills, including the demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities. Ability to interpret policies and procedures and communicate sensitive information to a diverse population. Demonstrated analytical, planning, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of employment law and HR concepts. Proficiency in standard office software. Qualifications In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $115,000.00 to USD $135,000.00. 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 inc

How this job compares

Set against the 679 open Human Resources Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–135K/yr
  • New York median$93–118K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$93–120K/yr356 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is 19% above the New York median midpoint ($105K) — in the top quarter of Human Resources Manager salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Human Resources Manager jobs in New York and 679 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Human Resources Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (523 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 221 of the 679 open Human Resources Manager jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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