Director, Administration & Operations

Job description

Position Summary Position directs administration for Tandon’s Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE), ensuring operational excellence and service. Direct the development and implementation of short and long-term department/operational strategies. Develop and manage departmental budgets. Manage and evaluate the design, development, and implementation of department programs, policies, procedures, and controls for initiatives. Direct the administrative execution of MAE’s academic programs and new initiatives, including Robotics Center. Develop and supervise the department’s academic advising and retention efforts. Resolve complex issues requiring coordination across multiple Tandon teams. Analyze and interpret statistics, enrollment data and management planning data for evaluating resource needs and developing long-range plans. Oversee all non-curricular aspects of the department’s programs (marketing, recruitment, admissions, finance, technology, enrollment, retention goals/initiatives, etc.). Serve as the point of contact for technical advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions regarding department/program goals, policy interpretation; collaborating glo...