Project Manager, Division of University Life

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2024-14240
Type: University Life (WS1705)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Business/Professional Administrative
New York University

Overview

The Project Manager, Division of University Life will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation, coordination, and management of a range of divisional and university-wide initiatives, such as university-wide events (e.g., NYU Portraits); task forces/workgroups, focus groups, and student convenings; responsive, proactive, and collaborative programs focused on community development, connection, and bridge-building; educational rollouts; policy/process development; strategic planning; fundraising; and progress monitoringâ”all of which shape the student experience and reinforce NYUs commitment to flourishing. The Project Manager will be charged with supporting high-importance, large-scale complex projects and programs that meet urgent and ongoing NYU needs and align with University and divisional strategic priorities. Conduct related research and analysis on key topics and areas of strategic interest and also manage projects and deliverable schedules. Assist with building project and program plans, aid in program and strategy implementation, including budgets, communications, and human resource plans, as well as produce reports, agendas, dashboards, and minutes for project team meetings. Manage and implement program and communication plans for major University Life efforts. Develop written content for email, website, social media, program promotion, as well as prepare correspondence and other communication materials. The incumbent's portfolio will include large-scale and collaborative projects that extend across the University Life Communities Collaborativeâ”the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life, Center for Global Spiritual Life, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP), Center for Student Life, Islamic Center, LGBTQ+ Center, and Moses Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Cultureâ”and various functional areas (e.g., communications, education). Collaborate with various partners across campus, including faculty, staff, students, alums, and external partners, to advance university-wide efforts that foster community development, connection, and bridge-building. Monitor, analyze, and communicate results regarding impact metrics on a regular and ongoing basis and will engage in necessary administrative coordination for senior leadership, including calendaring, staffing events and programs, and budget processing and tracking.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Organizational Development, Sociology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Organizational Development, Sociology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Required Experience:
5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a foundational and applied knowledge of community development, connection, and bridge-building efforts in higher education that meet the needs of different identities, perspectives, and viewpoints. Must include experience with project management, conducting research, administering academic or organizational programs, and managing budgets.

Preferred Experience:
1+ years of experience working in a higher education environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage up and across. Strong interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective relationships in support of organizational goals. Foundational and applied knowledge of community development, connection, and bridge-building efforts in higher education that meet the needs of different identities, perspectives, and viewpoints. Ability to work and communicate with internal and external partners in individual and group settings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications, and with various social media platforms. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. Experience with content management systems (CMS) and assessment databases. Ability to generate compelling content that engages and motivates audiences via events, programs, website, newsletter, social media, etc.


Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $85,000.00. 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.

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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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