Assistant Director, Academic Affairs
Company: Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: March 7, 2025
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Job Description:
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based
on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental
budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses,
specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs,
the Assistant Director is responsible for providing services and
programs that promote GSAPP's mission and academic goals. In
addition, the Assistant Director will provide current and accurate
educational information and resources, and tools to assist faculty
in delivering quality programs and enabling students to achieve
timely degree completion.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director is responsible for (25%):
Represent GSAPP's Academic and Student Affairs at key internal and
external meetings and architecture school initiatives. In addition,
will be the primary liaison with the Association of Collegiate
Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB). (10%)
Working closely with the Associate Dean to optimize all analytical
tools, processing, communication, and verification services for the
Academic Affairs Office. (10%)
Works with the Associate Dean to manage accreditation, assessment,
and strategic planning. Liaisons with the Provost Office, filing
new programs and academic agreements in the CU Database for
Agreements, Renewals Center + Institutes (DARCI), and CU Academic
Approval System (APAS). (10%)
Is responsible for the day-to-day administration of GSAPP's special
programs (Introduction to Architecture Program and the Shape of Two
Cities New York Paris Program). (10%)
Assists the Associate Dean in setting and preparing evaluation
templates and analyzing course evaluation data in Evalukit. In
addition, prepares periodic assessment reports and analyses from
data in SSOL, SDR, and Canvas. (10%)
Assists the Associate Dean with promoting and implementing special
projects and academic initiatives, i.e., Summer Workshops, Course
Travel including on and off-campus presentations, coordination of
receptions, and participation in other recruitment activities as
determined by the Associate Dean. (10%)
Cultivates and maintains relationships with faculty,
administrators, current students, and alums and solicits their
participation in GSAPP academic affairs and compliance with
educational integrity policies. Coordinates communications with
GSAPP administrative and program offices (e.g., advertising,
publications, website, content management, etc.). (10%)
Performs other relevant duties as assigned and needed. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent experience required, and
minimum 3-5 years related experience.
Requires excellent organization and communication skills and basic
budgeting and accounting skills. Ability to exercise patience,
maintain confidentiality, and field general inquiries about the
School programs and facilities. Must be able to work independently,
quickly, and efficiently to serve a diverse student body.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: 2-4 years of academic administration is
preferred, as is familiarity with college and/or graduate-level
academic processes and procedures, Slate and Microsoft Office,
Adobe Suite software, and FileMaker Pro or other database
software.
Experience with architectural education and/or degree in
architecture or related discipline preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local
residents.
Keywords: Columbia University, New York , Assistant Director, Academic Affairs, Executive , New York, New York
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