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New York University

New York University

Global university research and education collaboration

Assistant Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs - Liberal Studies

Full-TimeDeadline 6/23/27
$77k - $83.5k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
New York, NY, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience planning and implementing administrative activities and supervising staff, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • The ability to provide advice, creatively resolve problems, and interact with individuals at all levels in an academic setting is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other composition and file-sharing tools, including Google Docs, is required.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, data-imaging software, and sound-processing software is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage course scheduling decisions and provide year-round administrative support for classes in Liberal Studies and Global Liberal Studies.
  • Determine faculty teaching assignments and the number and type of courses to offer.
  • Assess course-offering demands and trends by reviewing faculty teaching loads and course enrollment.
  • Determine areas of need for adjunct hiring by reviewing staffing and curricular offerings each semester, including summer.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director of Academic and Faculty Affairs to facilitate adjunct hiring.
  • Identify and recommend new academic policies and procedures.
  • Advise faculty on policies, procedures, and curriculum, and resolve administrative issues.
  • Supervise two employees.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master's Degree in an appropriate field is preferred.
  • Experience working with faculty in higher education is preferred.

About the company

New York University (NYU) and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) formed a cross-continental partnership in 2022 to boost research, education, and industry collaboration. The collaboration combines NYU’s and KAIST’s strengths to create joint programs and a shared presence in New York City. It brings together more than 200 faculty from both institutions to pursue joint research and education initiatives, including dual-degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels and study-away and exchange opportunities. Unlike typical single-country collaborations, this partnership connects U.S. and Korean academic ecosystems to tackle global challenges, expand cross-border innovation, and attract industrial investments. The goal is to build a durable ecosystem that accelerates discovery, entrepreneurship, and the translation of research into real-world impact through academic programs, collaborations, and a broader joint presence in New York.

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What believers are saying

  • NYU reported 118,000-plus applicants for the Class of 2026, preserving elite demand.
  • NYU’s endowment reached $6.65 billion in 2025, supporting strategic investment.
  • NYU keeps investing in research and classrooms in 2026, including $5.2 million research funding.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 faculty strike shut roughly 25% of classes, exposing labor fragility.
  • NYU tuition hit $62,796 in 2024-2025, worsening affordability and yield pressure.
  • Manhattan housing costs and wage disputes threaten retention, teaching continuity, and brand trust.

What makes New York University unique

  • NYU spans New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, giving global academic reach.
  • NYU’s $1.68 billion FY2024 research base sustains deep faculty and lab density.
  • NYU’s $1 billion Tandon expansion, announced November 2025, strengthens engineering differentiation.

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