Associate Director, Institute for Engineering Health

New York University • New York, NY

2d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Institute for Engineering Health will serve as the operational backbone, ensuring the seamless execution of high-level academic and industry-facing initiatives. Manage all facets of the Institute for Engineering Health, planning programming and events, navigating the complex scheduling of international visitors, overseeing research engagements, and acting as a primary point of contact for grant funding agencies and industry partners. Work with the Director to conceptualize and implement new funded initiatives and fellowship opportunities, including assistance in grant making, budgeting, and identifying university resources to accommodate an increased number of visitors and events.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 5+ years applicable science writing and experience with grants and grant funding agencies
• Relevant administrative or project management experience
• Managing budgets
• Working with faculty and distinguished scholars to develop projects and events
• Overall office and financial management
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and organization skills
• Ability to solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong teamwork abilities and diplomacy skills
• Attention to detail with ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong professional writing skills for drafting proposals, reports, and industry-facing correspondence
• Proficiency with modern scheduling tools, project management software, and virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to handle sensitive research data and confidential partnership information with the utmost professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree
• Biological, biomedical sciences or engineering
• 7+ years experience within a research university, a high-tech startup, or a scientific organization
• Experience with federal grant reporting systems and academic compliance standards
• Previous experience in a role requiring heavy international coordination
• Familiarity with the terminology of engineering health or biological sciences

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the Institute for Engineering Health
• Plan programming and events
• Navigate the complex scheduling of international visitors
• Oversee research engagements
• Act as a primary point of contact for grant funding agencies and industry partners
• Conceptualize and implement new funded initiatives and fellowship opportunities
• Assist in grant making, budgeting, and identifying university resources to accommodate an increased number of visitors and events

Benefits

• New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

What This Job Offers

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