Assistant Director, Academic Services

Assistant Director, Academic Services US-NY-New York Job ID: 2026-16074Type: School of Professional Studies (CP1108)# of Openings: 1Category: Student Services/AthleticsNew York University Overview The School of Professional Studies is looking for an Assistant Director, Academic Services to manage the administrative activities related to academic services in the Division of Programs in Business that serves about 2200 graduate students. Responsible for the implementation and supervision of strategic communication and outreach related to yield efforts following students admission to the graduate programs in the Division to increase enrollment and revenue. Create and implement Student Success Initiatives for the division. Serves as liaison to Admissions Office and Office of Student Affairs regarding the recruitment and conversion, and retention of new students. Provides support to continuing students and serves as the primary contact in advising for student success and retention. Trains new advisors and serves as a mentor to all advisors. Plans and implements student orientations and participates in and makes presentations at recruiting and new student events. Coordinates student activities, workshops, and group advising sessions with academic departments, SPS, and University Offices Supervises office support staff. Advises approximately 250 credit students.This position is currently located in our Midtown Center, 20 W. 43rd Street. Responsibilities Required Education:Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education:Master's Degree in higher education administration, student personnel, counseling, or a related field. Required Experience:5+ years experience in student advisement and services and working with instructional staff. Preferred Experience:Professional experience in higher education or advising and counseling Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations; effective public speaking and group facilitation. Knowledge of database applications and familiarity with Peoplesoft. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to work in a changing educational environment. Able to plan and execute program-related deliverables on time. Must have strong creative problem solving abilities and the ability to work in a high-volume environment while practicing good customer service skills. Qualifications In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $80,000.00. 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 nations urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelors degrees for undergraduate students, four associates 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; informati