Erin Hazard Latchford
About Erin Hazard Latchford
Erin Hazard Latchford is the Departmental Administrator at NYU Health Sciences Library, overseeing library branches and administration offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Erin Hazard Latchford holds the title of Departmental Administrator at the NYU Health Sciences Library, part of NYU Langone Health. She commenced this role in 2015 and has since been pivotal in managing the library’s administration.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
In her current role at NYU Langone Health, Erin oversees three branches of the NYU Health Sciences Library in Manhattan and Brooklyn. She is responsible for facilities, security, and emergency management planning. She directs a team of six staff members and leads strategic development for the Collections team, managing a $5M collections budget and handling licensing and negotiation. Additionally, she oversees pre-and post-award grants management and liaises on talent acquisition, career development, and employee engagement.
Previous Positions at NYU Langone Health
Before becoming Departmental Administrator, Erin served as Senior Project Coordinator at NYU Langone Health from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this role, she was a Project Coordinator from 2010 to 2012. During her time in these positions, she honed her skills in project management, coordination, and organizational operations.
Past Employment Experience
Erin's career spans various industries and roles. She worked as a Consultant for Lloyds Banking Group from 2008 to 2010. She served as Public Relations Manager at Natural Source International, Ltd. from 2006 to 2007. Further back, she was an Admissions Coordinator at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2006. Each position contributed to her diverse skill set in project coordination, public relations, and administration.
Educational Background
Erin pursued higher education at notable institutions. She studied Organizational Development & Leadership at NYU School of Professional Studies from 2014 to 2016. She obtained a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College, graduating in 2011. Her academic journey began at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in French in 2002.