Lesley University

Director of Academic Affairs Administration

Lesley University$91K — $103K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in higher education administration or academic affairs.
  • Experience in academic governance and faculty affairs.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems and AI-enabled operational tools.
  • Exceptional communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead administrative operations within the Provost's Office.
  • Supervise and manage administrative staff effectively.
  • Coordinate departmental projects and institutional initiatives.
  • Enhance operational workflows and decision-making processes.
  • Partner with academic leaders on budgets and reporting.
  • Oversee faculty affairs and support accreditation efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence academic affairs and governance.
  • Work in a leadership role with significant responsibilities.
  • Engage with a diverse academic community and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives in higher education.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Academic Affairs Administration provides leadership for the administrative operations of the Provost's Office and supports the effective execution of Academic Affairs priorities. The Director oversees office operations, supervises administrative staff, manages academic systems and workflows, coordinates committees and institutional initiatives, and develops processes that enhance operational effectiveness and decision-making across Academic Affairs.

The Director partners with academic leaders and campus stakeholders to coordinate projects, communications, budgets, events, reporting, and administrative processes that support faculty affairs, accreditation, assessment, enrollment, and strategic priorities. This role serves as a key operational partner in building efficient systems, improving workflows, and ensuring responsive support for the academic mission.

Qualifications & Capabilities

The successful candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, operations, or related fields, with demonstrated experience managing complex administrative functions and supervising staff.
  • Experience supporting academic governance, faculty affairs, institutional initiatives, or university-level operations.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience with enterprise systems, data management, workflow technologies, and tools that improve operational effectiveness, including AI-enabled solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.


Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

Base Pay Range: $91,454 - $103,925 annually

About Lesley University

Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It offers education, expressive therapies, creative writing, counseling, and fine arts programs. The university has four schools: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education, the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, and the Graduate School of Counseling and Psychology. Lesley University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and offers over 20 undergraduate majors and over 90 graduate programs. The university has a strong commitment to social justice and sustainability, and its campus includes a certified wildlife habitat.
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