Jacqueline Terbay is the Faculty Affairs & Operations Manager in the Department of Teaching and Learning in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. With over 20 years of experience in higher education and theatre, her tenacity and perseverance have garnered consistent revenue growth, leadership development, and process improvement. She holds a master’s degree in fine arts and coaching leadership certification, efficiently spearheading teams and collaborating with executive management to streamline all facets of human development. She is a thought leader with extensive experience in event coordination, strategic planning, communication enhancements, faculty onboarding, staff mentorship, and so much more. She is solely responsible for managing and overseeing projects for the department internally and externally. As a dedicated committee member and leader, she thrives on improving organizational growth, building community, and fostering collaborative relationships to elevate departmental workflow.
She is a driven professional with a vision to revolutionize departmental efficiency and organizational management.
Previous Employers include NYU Tisch School of the Arts, NYU Facilities and Construction Management, New York City Center, Marymount Manhattan College, New York Open Center. Has worked as a Stage Manager & Production Manager for various Off-Broadway and regional theaters from Coast to Coast.
Education
- MFA - University of California, Irvine
- BA - Kent State University
Coaching and Mentoring
- Coach - Steinhardt New Hire Coaching Program (AY 24- Present)
- Mentor - AMC Mentoring Program- (Present)
- Private Coaching Practice - (2020- Present)
Teaching & Learning Committees & NYU Service Work
- AMC participant member- present
- T&L Graduation Committee (Chair/ 2025-2026)
- T&L Department Funding Sub-Committee (2023-present)
- T&L Bylaws Sub-Committee (Chair/ 2022-2023)
- T&L Promotion and Tenure Committee (2020-present)
- T&L Recruitment Committees (2020-present)
- T&L Anti-racism and Intersectional Justice Committee (2022- Present)
- Steinhardt's Technology Services and Policy Review Committee ( 2022-2023)
- T&L Search Committee for Department Administrative Director (Chair / 2021)
Awards & Nominations
- Steinhardt Give-A Violet Award - Winner AY 22
- Steinhardt 5-Year Service Award - AY 22
- Steinhardt Administrative Excellence Awards (Nominated AY 22)
- Promoted to Manager (AY 22)
- Steinhardt Distinguished Administrator Award (Nominated AY 21)
Certificates of Achievement
- NYS Notary Public - (in process 2025)
- Steinhardt Leadership Training Program- AY 22
- Certified Professional Coach - AY 20
- Critical Skills for Emerging Leaders - AY 19
- OSHA Construction Safety Outreach - AY 18
- Reiki Master Teacher (Level 4) - 2014
Personal mission statement
To live in a state of kindness, gratitude, and creativity so I can contribute to finding ways to be of service to communities and individuals in need by donating my time, money, resources, and talents.