Temporary Academic Operations Manager

Temporary Academic Operations Manager

Job # 041417
Department Code 21001-4010
Department Architecture
Job Title Temporary Academic Operations Manager
Location New York, NY
Pay Range $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 00

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Temporary

Campus New York, NY

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description
The School of Architecture seeks a temporary Academic Operations Manager for the New York Architecture Academic Program at the Fisher Center. The role entails interfacing with members of our vibrant academic community including a cohort of 20-30 undergraduate students, a faculty of 6-8 architecture professors and instructors, invited critics, lecturers and guests, mentors from across the professional landscape of architecture in New York City, and the facility's operations team. The temporary Academic Operations Manager works closely with the Architecture Program Director who is based at the Fisher Center, and collaborates remotely with multiple team members who are based on the University's main campus. The role is supported locally by three part-time student assistants who they oversee directly. The person in this role will be involved in the development of architecture operations and programming including workshops, public events and exhibitions of student work. They will also lead the program's mentorship and internship programs, which connect students to a vast range of architecture and design professionals across New York City. Finally, the role entails a range of administrative responsibilities which ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the program and are listed below.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
  
• Familiarity with the architecture profession or a related design field is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• An ideal candidate for this position would be a highly motivated and self-directed individual who has high level organizational and management skills, and is able to work on multiple projects at once.
  
• Requires creative problem solving and thorough knowledge of academic and administrative policies.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with students and faculty in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Faculty and Students Support and Engagement – Orient new hires, onboard new cohorts and serve as the primary point of contact for all program communications.
  
• Mentorship and Internship Programs – Serve as the primary liaison with partnering firms and students, review student applications for admission to mentorship and internship programs and manage all program communication for those.
  
• Public Programming – Actively work on shaping the Program's public programming which includes lectures, events, workshops and exhibitions. Manage logistics and communications for all programming based on established protocols.
  
• Academic Calendar – Organize the Program's Academic Calendar with input from the Program Director, the Director of Advising and Records and the Director of Operations for the Fisher Center. Oversee the implementation of the calendar, over the course of each semester, including booking communicating classroom and events scheduling and setup needs.
  
• Budget and Accounting – Process payment requests for honoraria, catering fees, and other NYC program expenses. Maintain financial documentation and reconcile expenses monthly.
  
• Technology – Liaise with SOA IT for plotter and printers' maintenance.
  
• Student assistants – Interview, hire and oversee the work of three undergraduate program assistants during the spring semester, including on-boarding, day-to-day management, and payment.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable

Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/107017

Job Posting Date 10/21/2024

Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category Temporary

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/107017

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