The Higher Education Design Lab invites applications for a Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar at the NYU Marron Institute starting in November 2026. The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar position is focused on research evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar can expect to focus on the following:
Evaluation, Research, and Data Management
- Conduct and continually refresh relevant environmental scans and literature reviews, synthesize research, and summarize learning.
- Draft, update and support implementation of evaluation frameworks for pre-evaluation activities, evaluation design and execution.
- Interface with evaluation pilots, advisors, and HEDL leadership regarding quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Manage and analyze large data sets in service of evaluation pilots.
Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist with facilitating communication and coordination among HEDL leaders and interest holders including relevant faculty, institutes, and external partners. Help develop, manage, and participate in meetings, peer-to-peer learning engagements, and special convenings, both virtual and in-person.
- Develop internal and external facing project deliverables including briefs, progress reports, strategic executive memos, and presentations.
Collaboration, Communication, and Development
- Provide project planning and project management support.
- Serve as a point of contact across teams and stakeholders, supporting efficient internal and external communications.
- Support development through grant writing and creation of collateral materials..
QualificationsMinimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years work experience in education, applied statistics, social sciences or a related field.
- Project and performance management experience overseeing complex projects.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating intervention programs, especially related to education.
- Experience managing and analyzing large datasets, and partnering to merge quantitative with qualitative findings.
- Experience using programming (e.g., R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to transform complex data into navigable dashboards, research briefs, decks and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to change and to problem solve.
- Highly organized and detail oriented while not losing sight of the big picture.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or additional experience working in related fields.
- Interest in the role higher education plays in shaping future leaders and communities.
- Familiarity with cloud-based productivity tools like Google Docs and Google Drive.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $80,000- $90,000 USD. 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.
To apply, please submit the following:
- CV and cover letter
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following:
- CV and cover letter
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
