Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff

New York University • New York, NY

146d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Serve as a member of the School of Law's leadership team, report directly to the Dean, and work in partnership with the Dean, his cabinet, and leaders across NYU and other institutions to set strategy, establish metrics, drive strategic decision-making, and ensure results. Track progress in internal strategic planning and initiatives. Marshal appropriate resources and develop and implement policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans for various school-wide initiatives. Act as close advisor to the Dean. Draft significant internal communications and ensure the effectiveness of the internal communication processes of the School and between the School and other NYU offices as appropriate. Serve as the Dean's designate to other Deans, NYU's President, Provost, as well as trustees, faculty, students, and other audiences. Manage staff, operations, and budget for the Dean’s Office.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility in academic administration, government or comparable setting.
• Prior experience with operational and staff supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent discretion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to develop, implement and interpret policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information diplomatically.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to lead diverse, inter-departmental initiatives.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex projects.
• Ability to forge partnerships and build relationships.
• Advanced proficiency of database and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the School of Law's leadership team.
• Report directly to the Dean.
• Work in partnership with the Dean and his cabinet.
• Set strategy and establish metrics.
• Drive strategic decision-making and ensure results.
• Track progress in internal strategic planning and initiatives.
• Marshal appropriate resources for school-wide initiatives.
• Develop and implement policy objectives and operating plans.
• Act as close advisor to the Dean.
• Draft significant internal communications.
• Ensure effectiveness of internal communication processes.
• Serve as the Dean's designate to other Deans and NYU leadership.
• Manage staff, operations, and budget for the Dean’s Office.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits and perks.
• Tuition remission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees