Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects at New York University – New York, New York

Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15357
Type: Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) (CM1017)
# of Openings: 1
Category: General Office Administration
New York University

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
7+ years Relevant academic experience or an equivalent combination. Must include experience with data analysis and developing communication and collaboration strategies.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in collaborative project development and working with colleagues across units or divisions in a university setting.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
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.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
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.

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00 to USD $100,000.00. 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.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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