Assistant Director, Advancement Services & Analytics

New York University • New York, NY

6d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) solicits private funding to support the University’s strategic goals in teaching, learning, and research. Its work includes cultivating and stewarding alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for financial support of student aid, faculty support, academic and research programs, facilities, infrastructure, and the University’s endowment.

The Assistant Director leads and coordinates projects and operational initiatives supporting the strategic priorities of UDAR’s Advancement Services & Analytics team. The role manages cross-functional systems projects, facilitates collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders, and ensures project objectives align with departmental and divisional priorities. It oversees administrative and operational functions of the UDAR Systems Change Control Board and supports the AVP with departmental initiatives and day-to-day operations, including intranet enhancements, annual metrics reporting, and planning and coordinating meetings and trainings. The Assistant Director supervises staff and serves as a key liaison between technical teams and stakeholders for communication, project coordination, and systems implementation.

The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. NYU states its aim to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, operations, administration, systems/business operations, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of relational database systems and familiarity with database and analytics tools and concepts.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results within deadlines.
• Ability to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, including the ability to prioritize assignments and requests from multiple sources.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities to produce and analyze data.
• Advanced computer skills, including the ability to produce presentations and knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in an advancement services role or within a technology solutions team in a higher education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects and operational initiatives that support the strategic priorities of the Advancement Services & Analytics team.
• Manage cross-functional systems projects and facilitate collaboration among technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Ensure project objectives align with departmental and divisional priorities.
• Oversee administrative and operational functions of the UDAR Systems Change Control Board.
• Support the AVP in advancing departmental initiatives and managing day-to-day departmental operations.
• Coordinate intranet enhancements and annual metrics reporting.
• Plan and coordinate departmental meetings and trainings.
• Supervise staff.
• Serve as the key liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to facilitate communication, project coordination, and implementation of systems-related initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager