Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects

NYU • New York, NY

5d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects provides centralized leadership and analytical oversight for the Courant Institute School’s research funding portfolio, ensuring that data related to grants and sponsored projects is accurately managed, organized, and translated into clear insights for faculty and senior leadership. This position exists to strengthen Courant’s research infrastructure by maintaining reliable systems for tracking awards and expenditures, producing regular reports, and coordinating closely with the Vice Dean of Research and the Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer to assess funding sources, guide strategic planning, and identify opportunities to create and expand programs or secure new funding in support of the Institute’s research mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years Relevant academic experience or an equivalent combination. Must include experience with data analysis and developing communication and collaboration strategies.
• The role requires substantial data analytics experience, a strong understanding of research grants and funding sources, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and willingness to acquire new technical skills in data analysis.
• It also requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• The Associate Director must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage and prioritize complex projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong research, writing, presentation, and problem solving skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate sensitive information diplomatically to stakeholders at all levels.
• The position demands a self starter who can work collaboratively across schools and central administration, lead inclusive cross departmental initiatives, resolve conflicts effectively, and build partnerships that support smooth coordination among internal and external constituencies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Experience in collaborative project development and working with colleagues across units or divisions in a university setting.
• People skills, initiative, creativity, and the ability to think outside of the box in coming up with innovation and effective solutions.
• Professionalism and confidentiality with all levels of employees and outside groups.

Responsibilities

• maintaining reliable systems for tracking awards and expenditures
• producing regular reports
• coordinating closely with the Vice Dean of Research and the Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer to assess funding sources
• guide strategic planning
• identify opportunities to create and expand programs or secure new funding in support of the Institute’s research mission

What This Job Offers

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