The College of Arts & Science (CAS) is seeking a talented Academic Operations Manager to join the team. This individual will provide leadership and oversight for academic policy compliance and implementation, as well as student-centered curricular coordination within the College of Arts & Science. Support administrators, faculty, and departmental leadership in aligning academic programs with unit priorities, accreditation standards, and academic success goals. Ensure smooth execution of curricular and registrar processes, facilitate effective policy interpretation and adoption, provide project management and academic operational excellence, and develop policy-focused strategies that enhance degree progress, student-focused academic outcomes, and policy transparency. Act as bridge between academic leadership, College and University staff, and faculty.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in higher education administration, educational policy, liberal arts, or a related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years of experience in academic administration, educational policy, curriculum management, academic success, and/or operations.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in policy analysis, academic operations, project management, or change management in a higher education setting. Familiarity with university-level systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Workday, and curriculum management platforms. Experience developing or leading academic success initiatives that improved retention or completion outcomes.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of higher education policies, accreditation standards, and/or curricular processes. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders such as faculty, administrators, and staff across diverse academic units. Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate policy into practice.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Certification in project management or change management a plus. Experience working in cross-functional teams. Capacity to handle multiple assignments and priorities yet still fulfill all commitments.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $78,000.00. 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.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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