Deputy Chief of Staff, SVP Suite

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.

As part of NYU's Development and Alumni Relations Senior Vice President (SVP) Suite, serve as a senior operational partner to the Chief of Staff and a key operational resource within the SVP Suite. Under the strategic direction of the Chief of Staff and SVP, direct and oversee the SVP Suite's portfolio and project management infrastructure, the SVP’s Board Committee preparation, SVP presentations, and prospect briefing workflows.

Work in partnership with the Chief of Staff and leaders across UDAR and the University to establish systems, timelines, and operating practices that ensure high-priority initiatives advance effectively, while providing the Chief of Staff and SVP with visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and emerging issues. Direct a broad range of high-level, inter-departmental projects with a special focus on board presentations, prospect briefings, and high-level talking points.

Lead the planning, development, and coordination of high-level SVP presentations with various University offices to prepare and manage talking points, slide decks, assigned speeches and remarks, or other deliverables. Ensure that the SVP, the President, and board members are prepared for all prospect-related meetings by working directly with research teams, fundraisers, and the customer relationship management (CRM) system. Serve as a liaison to the Office of the Secretary, the Office of the President, and UDAR leaders to advance the philanthropic work of the University, and represent the Chief of Staff or SVP Suite on assigned matters within delegated authority.

Support executive continuity and day-to-day operations, and manage the SVP Suite’s day-to-day budget activity in partnership with UDAR’s Finance and Business Operations team and under the overall oversight of the Chief of Staff.

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

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Master's Degree or advanced degree
Required Experience: 10+ years progressively responsible experience in academic administration, government, or a comparable setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must include experience providing operational leadership for complex, cross-functional initiatives; managing executive deliverables and high-priority projects; directing or reviewing the work of others; and managing or monitoring budgets

Demonstrated experience translating senior leadership priorities into coordinated execution, establishing project and accountability structures, and working effectively across complex organizations
Preferred Experience: 10+ years experience in a higher education environment, including experience supporting senior executive leadership and coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives in an executive or comparable operational environment
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Exceptional organizational, operational…