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Associate Director of Academic and Student Affairs

The New School · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
Education$85k–$90k/yrFull-time

The New School for Social Research (NSSR) seeks a creative, student-oriented, highly organized individual to coordinate and implement a range of programs for graduate students in the areas of academic advising and student engagement. NSSR enrolls over 800 students and offers Master’s and PhDs in the social sciences, philosophy, and history. The school is known internationally for its commitment to progressive ideas and its rigorous, interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.

About the Role

The Associate Director of Academic and Student Affairs plays a strategic leadership role in advancing graduate student success, engagement, and belonging within the New School for Social Research. Reporting to the Vice Dean, this position oversees academic advising operations while leading initiatives that strengthen student retention, enhance the graduate student experience, and support the university's commitments to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises NSSR’s advising staff, including its peer student advisor system, in providing assistance with registration, degree planning, and degree conferral to all NSSR students.
  • Acts as the lead in the NSSR Dean’s Office in the development of resources and initiatives designed to boost enrollment and retention in the NSSR’s Masters and BAMA (Dual Degree) programs, including:
    • Developing community-building activities for all Masters students.
    • Developing resources and communications designed for students in BAMA Early Admissions (BMAD) programs at Lang, from the point of students’ admission to BMAD to their matriculation to a Masters degree at NSSR.
    • Liaising with faculty leadership to develop events and other opportunities for BAMA students to be involved in NSSR departments while they are still in the BA portion of their BAMA degree.
    • Liaising with undergraduate advising in Student Success and Engagement to ensure accurate advisement of BAMA students.
  • Plans and implements new Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (EISJ) programming for NSSR students, with a particular emphasis on the development of new affinity groups for graduate students.
  • Oversees the development and review of advising, registration, and degree conferral resources for NSSR students.
  • Leads the creation and implementation of all NSSR orientation initiatives, including:
    • Developing new orientation events and activities for BAMA Early Admissions (BMAD) students, both at the point of admission to the BMAD program and upon matriculation to the Masters portion of their dual degree.
    • Developing orientation events for affinity groups.
    • Acting as the NSSR liaison to Student Success Orientation Committee meetings, organizing orientation materials, budget, space and reception, communications, and guest speakers.
  • Leads, with the Vice Dean, key aspects of the NSSR Recognition Ceremony.
  • Acts as reference/liaison for NSSR students with inquiries regarding academic and university policies and procedures.
  • Oversees the notification process for the following competitions: Dissertation Fellowships, Janey Summer Fund, TA/RA, Student Travel and Research Fund, Student Conference Fund, MA Project Grants.
  • Serves as the point staff member for Stellic and exceptions, Equivalency Credits and Maintaining Status registrations, interdivisional registrations, CPT registrations, and registration errors.
  • Collects and maintains dissertation titles, reviews dissertations (NSSR and SPE) for style and format, and enters final dissertation approvals.

Requirements

  • MA/MS degree.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in higher education, student affairs, advising, or related area.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, HootSuite).
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working cross-departmentally in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD degree in a discipline related to the social sciences and humanities.
  • 3-5 years of experience in higher education, student affairs, advising, or related area.
  • Experience with Banner, Tableau, and MyDay.
  • Experience developing and making presentations to small and large groups.

Schedule

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. Hybrid work arrangements (1-2 days offsite) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pay

$85,000 - $90,000 per annum.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial Wellness: Retirement plan administered by TIAA. Qualified Transportation Expense Plan.
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation and sick leave, with accruals starting on your first day. Paid holidays and floating holidays.
  • Professional Growth: Career advancement and professional development opportunities. Access to university programs, lectures, and events featuring world-renowned speakers and organizations. Tuition waiver benefit for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Additional Perks: Employee discounts with local vendors and service providers.

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