New York University
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects
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Hybrid - New York, NY
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Full-Time
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$85K - $100K
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Other
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March 1st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring an Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects. The role leads centralized management and analytics for the Courant Institute's research funding portfolio, ensuring accurate data management, producing reports, and collaborating with senior leadership to guide strategic planning and funding expansion.
Highlights
- Provides leadership and oversight for managing research grant and sponsored project data.
- Maintains systems for tracking awards and expenditures for the Courant Institute.
- Collaborates with Vice Dean of Research and Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer on funding assessment and strategic initiatives.
- Requires substantial data analytics experience and understanding of research grants and funding sources.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new data analysis tools.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant academic experience, including data analysis and communication strategies.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Strong skills in research, writing, presentation, problem solving, and diplomacy.
- Must be able to manage complex projects, maintain confidentiality, and build cross-departmental partnerships.
- Annual base salary range: USD $85,000 to $100,000.
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Full Description
Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
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. Additional Information:
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. Additional Information:
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.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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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