Assistant Director, Berkley Institute for Civil Discourse and Civic Solutions

New York University • New York, NY

39d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Launched in Fall 2025, the mission of the Berkley Institute for Civil Discourse & Civic Solutions at NYU (The "Institute") is to engage leaders, scholars, and students with divergent views in constructive discourse to address the great civic challenges of our times. Guided by the principle that bringing together people of good will who hold differing beliefs can help the world reach better solutions, the Institute will be a home at NYU for civil dialogue across the ideological spectrum. Through public events, visiting scholar programs, and undergraduate student fellowships, the Institute will engage leaders, scholars, and students with diverse perspectives to address pressing civic challenges and model the values of open inquiry, pluralism, and compromise. The Assistant Director of the Institute will play a central role in the day-to-day operations of the Institute, ensuring its successful launch and long-term impact. Manage the Institute's functions, including scheduling, budgeting, communications, website and social media presence, and program logistics. Coordinate and execute Institute events-from high-profile public conversations and visiting scholar programs to student fellow activities-while fostering an environment that reflects the Institute's mission of constructive dialogue across diverse perspectives. Serve as a key liaison to faculty, students, staff, and external partners, supporting the recruitment and engagement of visiting scholars, managing and mentoring student fellows, and helping to cultivate a vibrant intellectual community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years Progressively responsible experience in higher education, government/civic life, or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management, event planning, budgeting, and communications (including digital platforms and social media).
• Strong writing and editing skills, coupled with the ability to communicate across diverse audiences.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, an interest in government and public affairs, and a deep commitment to the values of open inquiry, pluralism, and dialogue across differences.
• Collaborative problem-solver with the ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and represent the Institute with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to occasionally work during some nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 5+ years Experience working with faculty, students, or visiting scholars in an academic setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Institute's functions, including scheduling, budgeting, communications, website and social media presence, and program logistics.
• Coordinate and execute Institute events-from high-profile public conversations and visiting scholar programs to student fellow activities-while fostering an environment that reflects the Institute's mission of constructive dialogue across diverse perspectives.
• Serve as a key liaison to faculty, students, staff, and external partners, supporting the recruitment and engagement of visiting scholars, managing and mentoring student fellows, and helping to cultivate a vibrant intellectual community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees