Program Administrator (Fixed Term)

Parsons School of Design

Parsons School of Design, a college of The New School, seeks a fixed term Program Administrator in one of the School of Constructed Environments. The position is in support of the Architecture, Product and Industrial Design academic programs. This position will be through May 16th, 2022 with the possibility of becoming permanent.

The Program Administrator must be able to develop and implement systems to support the programs. The Program Administrator must also possess strong organizational and communication skills and be a flexible and collaborative member of the school-based administrative team.

May require occasional evenings or weekends.

This position is a Local 1205 Professional Unit position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Local 1205 Teamsters and The New School.

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including actual or perceived gender identity or expression or transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of program public and private events.
• Oversight of program calendar and academic communications, media promotion and public relations, including content for the school website.
• Committee management including agenda setting, coordination with other schools and offices, communications and reporting.
• Budget implementation, expense reporting, and travel support for program directors and guests.
• Implement systems to support program leadership.
• Primary liaison for a suite of school programs to university offices including Admissions, Advising, and Marketing & Communications.
• Administration of curricular projects and external partnerships including project management.
• Manage program alumni affairs and student groups and coordinate with faculty representation and university offices.
• Provide program data and support to Manager, Course Planning and Manager, Part-Time Faculty Affairs.
• Additional tasks and committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience,
• Prior experience with project management and supervision of student employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.
• The ability to be self-directed, flexible, proactive, think creatively, and work as a part of an administrative team.
• Prior experience in higher education and/or event planning preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps and social media platforms.
• Ability to adhere to the university’s COVID-19 policies and protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Wordpress and Adobe Creative Suite desired.