Understanding and Applying Competencies in Your Role

NYU's eight core competencies are key to career foundation, growth, and development for administrators. They are reinforced with learning opportunities, initiating partnerships with your supervisor, and the exploration of job family opportunities. Competencies align with the professional development model of experiences, relationships, and training. 


8 Core Competencies to Cultivate Opportunities

Collaboration

Works effectively within teams and across organizational boundaries to achieve shared goals.

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Communication

Exchanges information and meaning to create mutual understanding, share knowledge, and engage others for action.

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Inclusive Mindset

Appreciates and integrates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences into our daily work.

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Problem Solving

Applies critical thinking to tackle issues, overcome challenges, and implement effective solutions that lead to the desired outcomes.

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Innovation

Harnesses creativity to develop new ideas, embrace emerging trends, and adapt to changing approaches to achieve results.

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Accountability

Takes responsibility for work, behavior, commitments and actions in order to build trust and embody integrity.

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Leadership

Leads self, others, results, and strategies with integrity and authenticity.

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Agility

Adapts to respond to changing environments, demonstrating resilience and embracing new challenges.

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Once you have reviewed and reflected on each of the eight core competencies, continue your journey of professional potential by discovering and exploring job family opportunities at NYU.