Deputy Director- NYU London

NYU is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and accessibility that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our commitment to these values, but whose experience, competencies, skills, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. This is a full time position reporting to the Executive Director with additional reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President, Global Programs Administration in New York.This position is expected to work in the office at least 80% of the time. 

 

The role supports the Executive Director and the NYU London (NYUL) senior team on strategic long term planning and oversees all general operations, including finance and budget planning, human resources, IT, space management and facilities, academic affairs, student life, as well as collaborating/overseeing NYU London’s emergency response protocols, in partnership with NYU London senior leadership and colleagues in New York City. Liaising closely with relevant colleagues at NYU in New York, Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, and at the other global sites and programs, the Deputy Director is a member of the NYUL Senior Management team and may be asked to step in for the Executive Director at her/his request. 
The Associate Director for Academic Affairs, the Associate Director for Student Life and the Assistant Director for Finance and Operation directly report to this position.

 

General Operations: 30%

 

- At the direction of the Executive Director, Supervise all day to day operations of NYU London to ensure an orderly, secure, inclusive and enriching environment for the NYU London community;
- Take responsibility for legal issues affecting NYUL, including contract approvals and monitoring; liaise closely with the NYU Office of General Counsel, Office of Global Programs, and UK-based legal teams when appropriate;
- Act as Authorising Officer for NYUL as sponsor of Staff and Student visas;
- Oversee NYUL IT policy and other forms of communication, in cooperation with NYU IT;
- Oversee NYUL relationships with outsourced providers (e.g., guards, property security, IT and cleaning services) in collaboration with NYU Campus Safety, NYU IT and NYU Facilities & Construction Management;
- Coordinate with NYU’s Insurance Office in NY to ensure appropriate assessments and insurance coverage;
- In conjunction with the Executive Director, maintain relations with various local authorities and professionals and alert the Global Programs Office regarding changes in laws or developments likely to affect NYU London overall operations;
- Alongside the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Global Programs Office, Office of General Counsel and NYU Human Resources, represent NYUL management in negotiations with Trade Union representatives (local or national officials);
- Responsible as Privacy Officer for NYU London operations, ensuring compliance with local law and NYU policies and practices relating to data privacy and protection;
- Other duties or projects relevant to this level of position as assigned or anticipated;

 

Finance: 15%

 

- Supervise the Assistant Director for Finance & Operations and her/his team in preparing and timely submitting annual budget proposals, variance reports, and other financial reporting as required; routinely monitor financial performance; be proactive in ensuring NYU London operates within its budget, implementing cost control measures as prudent and appropriate;
- Oversee the financial operations of NYUL, including accounts management, payroll, payments, auditing, and local liabilities; approve submissions of financial reports and expenses; signatory authority for NYUL bank accounts; liaise closely with colleagues in NYU Global Programs Office; NYU Finance Operations & Treasury, and review and approve expenditures (e.g. PCard payments and usage);
- Support the coordination with NYU Global Tax & Payroll and other key teams as needed to ensure compliant operations
- Supervise the Donations account and process; ensure Gift Aid is claimed from HMRC and all necessary administration completed; liaise and coordinate with NYU University Development and Alumni Relations on all donations matters on behalf of NYU London
- Liaise closely with NYUL’s auditors and appropriate colleagues in New York to ensure the timely and accurate submission of various reports including the annual reports to the Charity Commission and Companies House; write and submit appropriate sections of these and other reports as requested
- Support the preparation analysis and reports as needed, including reports to the NYU London Board.

 

Strategic Management: 20%

 

-Support and collaborate with the Executive Director and appropriate NYU London (NYUL) and Global programs Office colleagues to plan, create, review and implement policies, procedures and short and long term strategic planning for NYU London. Evaluate enrollment trends and identity needed resources for future operations;
-Collaborate with colleagues across the University with regard to goals and initiatives of the University, Global Programs, or portal- focused staff at NYUL;
- Substitute for the Executive Director on relevant business matters at her/his request or when they may otherwise be unable to perform duties;
- Prepare an annual report of operations;

 

Human Resources: 10%

 

- Collaborate with Global HR Business Partner, HR Manager and leadership in NY as needed on HR processes, procedures and management across NYUL, including employee relations matters;

- Ensure employee documentation (contracts, handbooks etc) is maintained and compliant with UK legislation; 

- Maintain the NYUL Staff Handbook and ensure it is current, complete, accurate, and distributed to new employees and lecturers upon hiring; 

- Implement the NYU annual performance appraisal system for NYU London staff;

- Supervise the Time Management and on-boarding system (currently PeopleSync) for all staff; act as final approver on time off requests;

- Liaise with and support the work of the Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, the Clinical Psychologist/Global Wellness Counselor and the NY- and portal-focused staff in London ● Approve all staff recruitment in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Global Programs Office and NYU Human Resources, ensuring appropriate hiring practices and on- and off-boarding practices are in place; issue employment contracts as required;

- Supervise the provision of employee benefits;

 

Facilities & Space Planning: 15%

 

- Provide oversight in all respects, including facilities management, staffing, wellness and security;
- Act as local liaison with NYUL’s landlords under supervision by the Executive Director and in support of the NYU London leadership team, develop and maintain a space planning strategy including classroom assignments, and residential needs;
- Collaborate with NYUNY in searching and securing short term space including for classroom, labs, event space, residential, etc;
- Supervise the Facilities Manager; Oversee the facility maintenance program, including maintaining an appropriate renewal and replacement program for furniture and equipment. Coordinate the selection of facilities vendors (housekeeping services, contractors and service providers) in accordance with NYU Procurement standards;
- Oversee a housekeeping program for all NYU London facilities. Ensure routine and ad hoc cleaning programs, garbage disposal, etc;
- Institute a program of sustainability for NYU London, focused on reducing NYU London’s carbon footprint;

 

Academic Operation: 5%

 

- Support the coordination with portal campuses, as well as New York departments and in London on academic programming and the hiring of faculty in the Humanities;
- Working closely with the Executive Director to develop/host co-curricular activities that link students at NYU London to the local community 

- Serve as a resource to the NYU London Executive Director on academic planning for the site and on oversight of student academic performance and cultural immersion;
- Other academic-related support duties as they arise/are discussed.

Student Life  Operation: 5%

 

-Support the coordination of the non-academic student experience at NYU London; develop strategies, processes and methods to enhance provision and to implement improvements wherever possible with the Associate Director of Student Life 

-Working closely with the Associate Director of Student life to ensure effective and inclusive departmental output on all extra-curricular events and activities for students, communication campaigns, etc

 

 

Required Education 

Master’s degree or higher 

Preferred Education

PhD 

Required Experience 

10 years of related experience, preferably in an American Higher Education institution 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Ability to manage and support others in managing a diverse team of administrators across a variety of disciplines including part- and full-time lecturers, work in a collaborative environment, exhibit strong leadership skills, strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills 

A demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse and welcoming environment, as evidenced by prior successful and innovative measures

NYU London is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across colour, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU London affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.

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