Associate Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Other 🗓️ February 20th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring an Associate Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. This role leads fund development and partnership operations for the Center for PreCollege Programs, serving as a liaison among campus, community, and corporate partners while managing financial resources, coordinating assessments, supporting fundraising, and overseeing marketing and event planning.

Highlights

Manages substantial financial resources and coordinates university RAPSS proposals and contracts.
Engages and coordinates partnerships to enhance opportunities for students, families, and schools.
Develops and manages assessment and evaluation functions to ensure program compliance and outcomes.
Leads collaboration with external stakeholders and community members to build synergy and facilitate events and accelerator programs.
Supports grant and donor fundraising efforts to sustain and grow programs.
Ensures compliance with regulations such as IRB and maintains consistent policies across programs.
Oversees marketing, communication, and event planning for the Center and its programs.
Serves as lead administrator in the Director's absence.
Requires a master’s degree or commensurate experience and at least five years in educational administration, research, or development.
Must demonstrate strong communication, leadership, supervisory skills, fundraising experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, statistical software, and social media platforms.