New York University
Academic Operations Manager - College of Arts & Science
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Hybrid - New York, NY
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Full-Time
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$70K - $78K
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Operations
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March 7th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring an Academic Operations Manager for the College of Arts & Science. The manager will lead academic policy compliance, oversee curricular coordination, support alignment of academic programs with priorities and accreditation standards, and facilitate effective policy implementation and academic operational excellence across multiple stakeholders.
Highlights
- Lead academic policy compliance and student-centered curricular coordination in the College of Arts & Science.
- Support administrators, faculty, and departmental leadership to align academic programs with unit priorities and accreditation standards.
- Ensure smooth execution of curricular and registrar processes and develop strategies to enhance degree progress and student outcomes.
- Provide project management and oversee academic operational excellence.
- Collaborate with faculty, academic leadership, college and university staff as a liaison.
- Required Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, educational policy, liberal arts, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in academic administration, educational policy, curriculum management, or related operations.
- Knowledge of higher education policies, accreditation standards, and curricular processes.
- Familiarity with university systems like Banner, PeopleSoft, or Workday, and curriculum management platforms preferred.
- Annual base salary range: $70,000 to $78,000.
Academic Operations Manager - College of Arts & Science Full Description
Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
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.
Additional Information:
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.
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 $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.
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.
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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