Administrator Spotlight: Katie Correa
Human Resources Administrator
Tell us the story of how you came to work at NYU Law. Were you always in your current position?
My journey at NYU began as an undergraduate student at the College of Arts and Sciences. During my final year, I had the opportunity to work as an office assistant in the Law School’s Human Resources (HR) department. It was in this student role that I was introduced to the world of HR, and my interest in the field and in higher education quickly took root.
After graduating, I took a job as a paralegal, where I soon realized that my passion was now more closely aligned with Human Resources. When I learned that the HR assistant role was open at the Law School, I jumped at the chance to return to a team that had inspired me and to do work that I truly enjoyed—helping people. It felt like fate! A month later, I officially came aboard as the HR assistant, a role I held for over a year before transitioning into my current position as the HR administrator.
What’s a typical day for you like?
One of the things I enjoy most about my job is that no two days are exactly the same. I typically start my day by checking my inbox and updating my to-do list, but from there, my day varies based on incoming requests and the time of year. Some days involve working on long-term projects to help streamline processes and improve our organization, while others focus on helping to plan events, coordinating with OGS [NYU Office of Global Services] to provide visa support, or assisting with recruitment efforts. My role is truly a mixed bag, which keeps each day interesting and rewarding!
What’s the most challenging thing about what you do? And what’s the most rewarding?
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is the opportunity to interact with so many different people across the Law School community—staff, researchers, administrators, students, and faculty. However, this comes with the challenge of learning the information associated with each employee group. Navigating these nuances of different roles and departments—and learning who to reach out to for specific requests—has definitely been a learning curve. But with that challenge comes the reward of building connections across the community, even if it’s just recognizing a name in my inbox!
What do you wish you’d known about the Law School on your first day of working here?
I wish I had known just how much there is to learn about PeopleSync. Starting in a student role, I really only knew the basics. Little did I know just how much I would learn about processing, pulling reports, and navigating the system at a deeper level.
What is your favorite spot on campus, and why?
Hands-down, my favorite spots on campus are the two terraces in D’Agostino Hall, specifically during the summer months. Last year, I found myself up there reading during more lunch breaks than not and enjoying the beautiful sunshine.
Posted March 29, 2025