Assistant Director, Development Research Institute

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of the Development Research Institute (DRI), with its Wahba Initiative for Strategic Competition (WISC), provides critical operational, programmatic, and logistical support for one of NYU’s globally visible institutes. Manages daily operations, coordinates international and domestic events, oversees fellow and student engagement, and ensures efficient communication among internal and external stakeholders. Edits and disseminates publications, ensuring that DRI maintains its reputation for excellence and global impact. Provides logistical support to the WISC Global Advisory Council and coordinates visiting academic fellows, including office and meeting room assignments, affiliated faculty and global fellows.

This is a 3-year fixed-term position.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's Degree in public policy, international affairs, economics, business or related field.Required Experience:5+ years in program coordination, academic administration, or related field. Experience organizing events, coordinating publications, and managing budgets.Preferred Experience:5+ years University or think tank program management experience. Experience coordinating international events and working with global partners.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication, including copy editing. Ability to coordinate across multiple geographies and time zones. Proficiency in database management and CRM/email platforms. Proficiency in audience cultivation through social media platforms. Event coordination skills for in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Budget monitoring and financial systems experience. Ability to coordinate fellowship logistics, including office/meeting space assignments. Familiarity with grant application processes and compliance monitoring. Willingness to engage in calls and communications outside of normal business hours to support international programming and partners. Consistent follow-through on commitments, attention to detail, punctuality for meetings and assignments, and prompt responsiveness to communications. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Familiarity with HubSpot for audience cultivation, mail campaigns, and contact database management. Experience developing targeted communications and building audiences through newsletters and social media. Strong copy editing and content preparation skills for publications and event materials. Fundraising and donor relations support experience. Familiarity with international development and strategic competition issues. Well-versed in quality data collection with ability to strictly follow data privacy/security procedures to ensure compliance with institutional and legal standards. Experience supporting faculty in preparing grant applications.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 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.