Position Summary

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director to manage the Center. This individual will manage office operations and staff; hire, train, prioritize assignments, review work and evaluate performance. Develop and implement office policies and procedures in consultation with the Director. Assist the Director with academic program activities; advise current and prospective undergraduate and graduate candidates on program requirements, courses, policies and procedures; monitor students' progress. In consultation with the Director, oversee and develop the Center's education and outreach programs including supporting faculty and other sponsors in the planning and administration of events and activities. Develop grant proposals in alignment with Center priorities; identify and investigate current funding opportunities. Plan and implement events proposed by the Director or other faculty sponsors. Manage departmental budget, including grant accounts. Assist Director with recruitment activities for students, faculty and visiting scholars.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's Degree in field of Social Sciences or Humanities relevant to Latin American and/or Caribbean matters.Preferred Education:Master's Degree or Ph.D.Required Experience:5+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Must include experience with staff supervision, fundraising, budget administration, managing special events, and counseling and/or advising experience.Preferred Experience:Experience in an academic environment. Experience with Interdisciplinary Area Studies, Title VI NRC/FLAS coordination, secondary school outreach activities, a plus.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and web-based applications (e.g. HTML). Oral and written fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other regional language required.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Fluency in a third language of the region is a plus.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $85,000.00. 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.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Posting Number2024-13630

Posted Date3 weeks ago(7/11/2024 12:07 PM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationFully Onsite: 100% Onsite

DepartmentCenter for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

School/DivisionArts and Science (AS1111)

Compensation GradeBand 53

UnionN/A

FT/PTFull-Time

CategoryGeneral Office Administration