Academic Department Manager (Dance, Film Studies, Music, Phys. Ed)

Job description

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position. Job: Academic Department Manager (Dance, Film Studies, Music, Phys. Ed) Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Administration, the Academic Department Manager is responsible for the operation of the Dance, Film Studies, Music & Physical Education departments. They will provide comprehensive business support to the chairs within their cluster and serve as a key partner to the Provost’s Office to develop and refine strong operational protocols and business processes. The Manager will supervise one or more department assistants, each of whom supports one or more departments or programs. Job Description: Essential Duties Summary: Management of Department/Program Assistants Manage performance, guide career and personal development, and direct the work of administrative assistants. Rationalize work assignments across the assigned cluster. Primary liaison with the Provost’s Office to determine necessary training and resources for the cohort to succeed. With the Provost’s Office, maintain, revise, and update a process guide for department assistants. Management of Student...