Assistant Director, Advancement Services & Analytics

Position Summary

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

 

The Assistant Director is responsible for leading and coordinating key projects and operational initiatives that support the strategic priorities of the Advancement Services & Analytics team within University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR). Manage cross-functional systems projects, facilitate collaboration among technical teams and business stakeholders, and ensure project objectives align with departmental and divisional priorities. Oversee the administrative and operational functions of the UDAR Systems Change Control Board. Support the AVP in advancing departmental initiatives and managing day-to-day departmental operations, including intranet enhancements, annual metrics reporting, and the planning and coordination of departmental meetings and trainings. Supervise staff. Serve as the key liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to facilitate communication, project coordination, and implementation of systems-related initiatives.

 

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's DegreeRequired Experience:5+ years of relevant experience in project management, operations, administration, systems/business operations, or related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Experience:5+ years experience in an advancement services role, or within a technology solutions team within a higher education settingRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Working knowledge of relational database systems and familiarity with database and analytics tools and concepts

Ability to respond quickly to changing business needs and priorities

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results within deadlines

Ability to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning abilities with the ability to prioritize assignments and requests from multiple sources

Strong interpersonal skills, and a focus for customer service orientation

Sound judgment and decision-making abilities to produce and analyze data

Advanced computer skills required, including the ability to produce presentations, as well as knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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 $105,000.00. 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.