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Department Administrator - French Literature, Thought and Culture

New York University
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Nov 2025
💰 $75,000/yr($70,000/yr$75,000/yr)

About the role

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Department Administrator to join the Department of French Literature, Thought and Culture. This individual will oversee departmental operations and staff, and provide administrative support for the department. Provide input and recommendations to advise the Chairperson. Administer budgets; coordinate faculty recruitment and advancement; oversee academic staffing; ensure the Department runs smoothly and orderly; assist faculty, students and staff with their administrative needs; supervise logistics for departmental events; coordinate external visitors' visits.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:3+ years relevant administrative experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience supervising departmental operations and staff and administering budgets.Preferred Experience:Experience in higher education or non-profit environment.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to provide advice, problem solve, and interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Fluency in French strongly preferred.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000 to USD $75,000. 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.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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