Meet Ben Sher What is your name? Ben Sher What’s your job title? Director, Office of Global and Lifelong Learning Years/Months at NYU: 8 years, 5 months What’s your hometown? New Jersey What kind of projects do you work on? I
Category: Behind the Title
We all have titles and departments, but who really is the NYU administrator? We are often the ones telling the stories of our wonderful students and faculty—but who’s telling ours? Now we are! Let’s go behind the title and meet the person.
Behind the Title: Claire Austin
Meet Claire Austin What is your name? Claire Austin What’s your job title? Assistant Director, Learning & Organizational Development Years/Months at NYU: 8 years What’s your hometown? New Jersey What kind of projects do you work on? I lead the design
Behind the Title: Sara Dicker
Meet Sara Dicker What is your name? Sara Dicker What’s your job title? Director of Data Governance and Integrity Years/Months at NYU: 4 years, 3 months What’s your hometown? Sudbury, MA What kind of projects do you work on? Metadata Capture
Behind the Title: Aimee Vargas
Meet Aimee Vargas What is your name? Aimee Vargas What’s your job title? Senior Advisor to the Dean Years/Months at NYU: 1 year 3 months What’s your hometown? Queens What kind of projects do you work on? I oversee external affairs
Behind the Title: Stanley Chow
Meet Stanley Chow
What is your name?
Stanley Chow
What’s your job title?
Talent Manager
Years/Months at NYU:
2 years and 2 months
What’s your hometown?
New York City
What kind of projects do you work on?
Recruitment projects
What does a normal day look like for you?
My day is filled with a variety of activities, including engaging with managers, meeting with candidates, and collaborating with colleagues.
Why NYU?
NYU is a global leader in fostering diversity and inclusion.
Any advice for new administrators?
Immerse yourself in the NYU community. This will help you gain a deeper insight into the university.
Is there an NYU benefit or perk that you use or think everyone should know about?
We just got OnePass!
Name your favorite spot on campus.
Washington Square Park. Washington Square Park is a vibrant and lively public space that is unlike any other.
Who do you think that we should know? Why?
Robert Sisti. He does a lot of good work with various divisions within NYU.
What is your fondest memory in your time here?
Seeing the graduating students and their loved ones at Grad Alley.
If you were a superhero, who would you be and why?
Silver Surfer. He travels through space on a surfboard!
Books or TV?
TV
Coffee or tea?
Herbal tea. I try not to drink caffeniated drinks.
Horror or comedy?
It’s a tough call, I enjoy both genres. However, if I had to choose, I’d go with comedy. There’s nothing like a good laugh.
What’s your favorite season?
I adore the Fall season in New York City.
Favorite travel destination?
Domestically, it’ll be San Diego for San Diego Comic Con! Internationally, Amsterdam.
Describe yourself in only three words.
Generous, Friendly and Loyal
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Behind the Title: Kristopher Little
Meet Kristopher Little What is your name? Kristopher Little What’s your job title? Associate Director, Visitor Experience & Student Engagement Years/Months at NYU: 1.5 years What’s your hometown? Pine Bluff, Arkansas What kind of projects do you work on? I oversee