New York University

Assistant Dean for Professional Development - Graduate School of Arts & Science

New York University • $95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree in a relevant field, preferably Humanities or Social Sciences.
  • 5+ years of experience in career development, public humanities, or higher education.
  • Strong understanding of graduate education issues and university settings.
  • Demonstrated experience in career counseling or professional development programming is preferred.
  • Proficient in grant writing, budget management, and program evaluation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and oversee professional development services for graduate students in Arts & Science.
  • Direct the student-facing aspects of the Public Humanities PhD Initiative at NYU.
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive program for PhD students' professional development.
  • Cultivate relationships with non-profit, governmental, and private sector organizations for internship opportunities.
  • Manage all internship placements for public humanities PhD students.
  • Direct skill-building workshops and provide career counseling to doctoral students.
  • Oversee administrative support for the Public Humanities PhD Initiative and broader GSAS programming.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities tailored for PhD students.
  • Access to a network of organizations for collaborative initiatives.
  • Engagement in a supportive and innovative academic environment.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of graduate education and public humanities.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Graduate School of Arts & Science (GSAS) is seeking a talented Assistant Dean for Professional Development. The Assistant Dean is responsible for the organization, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of professional development services for graduate students across all disciplines in Arts & Science. In addition, the Assistant Dean, in support of the Public Humanities PhD Initiative, directs student-facing aspects of Public Humanities at NYU, and interfaces with Arts & Science departments as well as the public and private sector at large. The Assistant Dean provides strategic direction and leadership for PhD students' professional development and will assemble a comprehensive program that creates professional development opportunities designed to help prepare for professional life beyond the graduate degree. The Assistant Dean creates and manages a framework for professional development initiatives and activities across the disciplines. In addition, the Assistant Dean seeks out and cultivates relationships with non-profit, governmental, and private sector organizations in support of the Public Humanities Initiative's internship program, as well as manage all internship placements for public humanities PhD students. The Assistant Dean also directs all co-curricular components of the Initiative, which include developing and managing skill building workshops for PhD students, and counsel public humanities doctoral students on post-degree career options. Additionally, the Assistant Dean oversees all administrative support for the Public Humanities PhD Initiative as well as the broader GSAS professional development programming.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Doctoral Degree in relevant field. Must have experience in a university setting, broad knowledge of higher education and specific knowledge of issues related to graduate education.

Preferred Education:
Doctoral Degree in Humanities or Social Sciences

Required Experience:
5+ years experience in areas related to career development, public humanities, and/ or higher education broadly.

Preferred Experience:
Demonstrated experience in higher education, career counseling, or professional development programming. Experience with grant writing and management, budget management, and evaluation.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written, verbal, administrative, and communication skills. Grant writing skills essential.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $95,000 to USD $115,000. 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.

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About New York University

New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a total enrollment of over 50,000 students across its various campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, law, medicine, and the arts. NYU is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and diverse student body. The university has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many important developments in fields such as finance, technology, and the arts.
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