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New York University
Department Administrator- Anthropology
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Hybrid - New York, New York
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Full-Time
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$76K - $83K
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Other
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August 27th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring a Department Administrator for the Department of Anthropology. The role involves overseeing departmental operations and staff, providing administrative support, advising the Chairperson and executive committees on policy and planning, administering budgets, coordinating the tenure review process, and managing registration activities.
Highlights
- Oversee departmental operations and staff within the Anthropology Department.
- Provide administrative support and assist in strategic planning and policy advising.
- Administer budgets and coordinate tenure review and registration activities.
- Required software knowledge includes word processing, spreadsheet, database software, and accounting fundamentals.
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant administrative experience including supervision and budget management.
- Preferred experience in higher education or non-profit environments.
- Strong problem-solving, financial interpretation, interpersonal, and writing skills are essential.
- Annual base salary range: $76,383 to $82,500 (base pay only).
- Works within the Arts and Science division, supporting the Department of Anthropology.
Department Administrator- Anthropology Full Description
Position Summary:
Arts & Science is seeking a talented Department Administrator to join the Department of Anthropology. This individual will oversee departmental operations and staff and provide administrative support for the department. Provide input and recommendations to advise the Chairperson and executive committees on departmental policy and planning issues. Administer budgets, coordinate tenure review process, and oversee registration activities.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
5+ 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 problem solve, interpret financial information, and interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Familiarity with accounting fundamentals, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to support department in vision building and strategic planning.
Additional Information:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
5+ 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 problem solve, interpret financial information, and interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Familiarity with accounting fundamentals, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Ability to support department in vision building and strategic planning.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $76,383.00 to USD $82,500.00. 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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