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Department Administrator - Psychology

New York University
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026
💰 $80,000/yr($70,000/yr$80,000/yr)

About the role

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Department Administrator to join the Department of Psychology. This individual will provide administrative support to the department; supervise department staff, administer budgets, including grant accounts; prepare annual and interim reports, analyze trends, and projections; resolve problems; assist with graduate student recruitment. Develop and implement office policies and procedures. Serve as liaison with Procurement, the Contracts Office, and Risk Management to facilitate the negotiation of independent contracts and vendor agreements. Implement and advise faculty and research personnel on policies.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:2+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience with overseeing office and program activities, administering budgets and supervising staff.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Additional Information

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