Assistant Director, Campaign Initiatives

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, Campaign Initiatives will partner with Campaign leadership to execute plans and projects that support the development and implementation of the comprehensive campaign. Lead the benchmarking of campaign-related activity. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement, track, and share campaign metrics. Develop and execute campaign launch activities. Lead campaign education plans, trainings, and outreach. Plan and manage complex projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and manage presentations regarding the campaign. Manage university and department interactions on behalf of Campaign leadership. Manage and oversee campaign budgets. Partner with the Development Marketing and Communications Team to ensure strategic alignment and campaign support. Coordinate the annual strategic planning process and oversee progress toward achieving project goals. Conduct research, analyze data to identify and summarize trends. Track, follow-up, and report on campaign prospects as it relates to campaign launch activity and over the lifetime of a campaign.

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

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience:5+ years relevant experience in communications, nonprofit development, or a comparable field or a combination of education and experienceRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a focus on customer service

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

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 PowerPointPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Experience with AI, BBCRM (or other CRM platform), Tableau

People and project management

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. 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.