Administrative Coordinator, Career Management Center - Stern@NYUAD

Position Summary

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs.

This position provides administrative, technical and organizational support to the Career Management Center at Stern@NYUAD. The Administrative Coordinator performs a wide range of administrative and general office duties. The Administrative Coordinator exercises initiative and judgement in managing schedules for the Stern@NYUAD leadership team, ensures booking for meeting spaces, and uses discretion in sharing information to stakeholders. They interact with the general public as a Stern@NYUAD liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level to resolve issues and problems. The Administrative Coordinator coordinates activities within Stern@NYUAD and across administrative functions of the University, including interactions among New York and Abu Dhabi constituents. They are responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency within Stern@NYUAD. This may include modifying and/or creating databases and complex spreadsheets, monitoring complex department budgets, and establishing basic administrative systems for the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the leadership of Stern@NYUAD including preparation of correspondence, records and other clerical documentation on a daily basis
• Manage the calendar and work schedule of the leadership team to ensure effective time management is maintained with availability for daily meeting requirements and schedules
• Arrange travel and event logistics
• Schedule and provide needed documentary support for meetings, including video conferences
• Maintain hard-copy and electronic files and document management/retrieval systems
• Handle calls and requests for information
• Manage office contacts and database information
• Respond to a variety of inquiries, resolve routine and non-routine problems, and consult with supervisors or others, as needed, on more complex issues
• Provide liaison services and coordination as needed between the department and other university offices and senior leaders in Abu Dhabi or other locations, including New York
• Support and assist with various projects as required
• Establish a monitoring and status-of-work reporting system regarding ongoing office projects for which senior leadership is responsible
• Prepare such information and research reports as senior leadership may require regarding projects, initiatives, administrative and operational matters
• Provide overall team support and administrative provisions to assist with team efficiencies and effectiveness
• Perform clerical duties: photocopy and fax materials, process forms, maintain office files and records, pick up/deliver mail and materials, maintain inventory of general office supplies, etc
• Other duties typically associated with an Executive Assistant role may also be assigned from time to time, including org charts, PowerPoint presentations, etc
• Monitor activity of department budgets and maintain data on spreadsheets
• Compare invoices with actual expenditures and investigate and resolve discrepancies with the budget office
• Process and maintain the expenses and reimbursements for senior leadership
• Manage budget tracking and reporting
• Be responsible for expense reports in relation to procurement, purchasing and payment
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

Required Experience

• Superior written and oral communications skills in English
• Proactive thinker with the ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and discretion consistent with leadership-support responsibilities
• A capacity to work collegially and flexibly in a setting characterized by a complex organizational structure comprising New York University Stern School of Business in New York, New York University in Abu Dhabi, New York University in New York, and New York University Abu Dhabi government partners
• An ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects on tight deadlines; punctual, organized work habits, consistent accuracy, and attentiveness to detail
• Advanced business computing and internet skills
• Expertise with word processing, spreadsheet, database software, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite
• Arabic language proficiency
  
  

Additional Information

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion.