Associate Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ April 22nd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Associate Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. The role involves leading fund development and partnership operations for the Center for PreCollege Programs, managing relationships with campus, community, and corporate partners, and overseeing assessment, compliance, marketing, and event planning activities to support over 2,000 students in precollege programs.

Highlights

Manage substantial financial resources and coordinate university RAPSS proposal and contract processes.
Engage and coordinate partnerships to enhance opportunities for students, families, and schools.
Develop and oversee assessment and evaluation functions to ensure compliance and outcomes.
Lead communication with CPP Director, Chancellor's Office, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Support grant and donor fundraising efforts, emphasizing long-standing partnerships with high-net-worth individuals.
Ensure program compliance (including IRB for research initiatives) and maintain consistent policies.
Oversee marketing, communications, and event planning for the Center and its programs.
Serve as lead administrator in the Director/Associate Dean's absence.
Required: Master's degree (or equivalent experience), 5+ years educational administrative or development experience, strong leadership and communication skills.
Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database and statistical software, social networking applications, and relevant University, State, and Federal systems.
Salary range: $94,492 to $144,715 annually, with flexible and competitive compensation packages.
Work schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, potential hybrid work arrangement under current Rutgers policy.