Reporting to, and working in close collaboration with the VP for Institutional Advancement/Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of Special Projects works with colleagues across the department, Law School, and broader University to direct a broad range of projects and initiatives. This includes projects with a special focus on inter-departmental operations, board of trustee engagement and committees, management of the VP/Associate Deanâ™s workflow and calendar, ad-hoc projects, and internal and external events that support the department in achieving its strategic goals. Where appropriate, the Director of Special Projects acts as a representative of the VP/Associate Dean in engagement with key external stakeholders and leadership across the Law School. The director is also responsible for taking a wide-angle look at tasks across the team and âœconnecting the dots❠between departments, providing updates to the VP/Associate Dean as projects progress or run into obstacles.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years Must have a minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility in academic administration, nonprofit, government or comparable setting and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience in fundraising, interacting with important donors, and writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working across a diverse range of stakeholders in an effective and diplomatic manner is also required.

Preferred Experience:
5+ years Experience in a fast-paced academic or nonprofit academic environment, especially in development or public relations.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated organizational, writing, and event management skills. Proven ability to problem solve, adapt quickly, and deal with highly charged situations and individuals in a sensitive and diplomatic manner. Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent discretion; able to maintain confidentiality. Experience leading diverse, inter-departmental initiatives and managing and prioritizing complex projects. Ability to identify key action points and assignments from meetings, communications, strategic priorities, and other sources. Experience implementing and interpreting policies and procedures. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong research, writing and presentation skills and the ability to communicate sensitive information diplomatically and firmly both verbally and in writing to individuals at all levels. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders in a multi-constituency environment. Proactive approach to anticipating and alleviating roadblocks. This role requires occasional evening and weekend work, including working events.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. 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 Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, youâ™ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New Yorkâ™s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

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New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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