Project Manager, Division of University Life

New York University • New York, NY

4d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Project Manager, Division of University Life will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation, coordination, and management of a range of divisional and university-wide initiatives, such as university-wide events (e.g., NYU Portraits); task forces/workgroups, focus groups, and student convenings; responsive, proactive, and collaborative programs focused on community development, connection, and bridge-building; educational rollouts; policy/process development; strategic planning; fundraising; and progress monitoring—all of which shape the student experience and reinforce NYU’s commitment to flourishing. The Project Manager will be charged with supporting high-importance, large-scale complex projects and programs that meet urgent and ongoing NYU needs and align with University and divisional strategic priorities. Conduct related research and analysis on key topics and areas of strategic interest and also manage projects and deliverable schedules. Assist with building project and program plans, aid in program and strategy implementation, including budgets, communications, and human resource plans, as well as produce reports, agendas, dashboards, and minutes for project team meetings. Manage and implement program and communication plans for major University Life efforts. Develop written content for email, website, social media, program promotion, as well as prepare correspondence and other communication materials. The incumbent's portfolio will include large-scale and collaborative projects that extend across the University Life Communities Collaborative—the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life, Center for Global Spiritual Life, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP), Center for Student Life, Islamic Center, LGBTQ+ Center, and Moses Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Culture—and various functional areas (e.g., communications, education). Collaborate with various partners across campus, including faculty, staff, students, alums, and external partners, to advance university-wide efforts that foster community development, connection, and bridge-building. Monitor, analyze, and communicate results regarding impact metrics on a regular and ongoing basis and will engage in necessary administrative coordination for senior leadership, including calendaring, staffing events and programs, and budget processing and tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Organizational Development, Sociology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a foundational and applied knowledge of community development, connection, and bridge-building efforts in higher education that meet the needs of different identities, perspectives, and viewpoints.
• Must include experience with project management, conducting research, administering academic or organizational programs, and managing budgets.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage up and across.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective relationships in support of organizational goals.
• Foundational and applied knowledge of community development, connection, and bridge-building efforts in higher education that meet the needs of different identities, perspectives, and viewpoints.
• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external partners in individual and group settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications, and with various social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and assessment databases.
• Ability to generate compelling content that engages and motivates audiences via events, programs, website, newsletter, social media, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Organizational Development, Sociology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 1+ years of experience working in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation, coordination, and management of a range of divisional and university-wide initiatives.
• Conducting related research and analysis on key topics and areas of strategic interest and also manage projects and deliverable schedules.
• Assisting with building project and program plans, aid in program and strategy implementation, including budgets, communications, and human resource plans, as well as produce reports, agendas, dashboards, and minutes for project team meetings.
• Managing and implementing program and communication plans for major University Life efforts.
• Developing written content for email, website, social media, program promotion, as well as prepare correspondence and other communication materials.
• Collaborating with various partners across campus, including faculty, staff, students, alums, and external partners, to advance university-wide efforts that foster community development, connection, and bridge-building.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and communicating results regarding impact metrics on a regular and ongoing basis and will engage in necessary administrative coordination for senior leadership, including calendaring, staffing events and programs, and budget processing and tracking.

What This Job Offers

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