Position Summary
The Chief of Staff serves as a key member of the Courant Institute School's administrative leadership team and as a strategic advisor to the Dean, overseeing the administration and daily operations of the Dean's Office while advancing the School's academic, research, and institutional priorities. Reporting directly to the Dean, the position provides leadership across a broad portfolio of operational, financial, administrative, and strategic responsibilities, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and execution of priorities across the School and NYU. The role supports organizational effectiveness and institutional engagement by partnering with faculty, research centers, academic leadership, and administrative teams on strategic initiatives, operational planning, communications coordination, and cross-functional projects across the School. The Chief of Staff works closely with School and University leadership to facilitate decision-making, strengthen partnerships, support financial and administrative operations, and enhance Courant's visibility, effectiveness, and alignment with its mission as a premier institution for mathematics, computing, and data science.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration, government or comparable setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include: experience managing executive-level operations and staff; intermediate to advanced knowledge with program administration, project management, planning and promoting special events; and familiarity with faculty affairs, facilities resources and managing budgets.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent discretion, maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Ability to develop, implement and interpret policies and procedures. Excellent organizational, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Strong research, writing and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information diplomatically both verbally and in writing to individuals at all levels. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders in a multi-constituency environment. Ability to lead diverse, inter-departmental initiatives, and manage and prioritize complex projects. Ability to forge partnerships, build relationships, and garner support from internal and external constituencies to ensure that individuals and units or departments work together smoothly.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives and support strategic decision-making in a higher education environment. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including experience working with senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and external organizations. Experience with budget management, strategic communications, project management, and organizational operations, along with the ability to develop solutions and drive initiatives to successful completion.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $155,000.00 to USD $175,000.00. 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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