Assistant Director, Salomon Center

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 100% NYU tuition waiver

Generous vacation and holiday time off

Health benefits

Flexible work policies

Job summary

New York University seeks an Assistant Director for the Stern School of Business to manage high-profile events and conferences. The role involves logistics management, budget oversight, and collaboration with various teams to enhance event visibility.

A Bachelor's degree is required along with 3+ years of relevant experience in event planning. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $82,000 and includes excellent benefits, such as tuition waivers and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in event planning or program coordination.
• Experience managing large-scale events and multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing high-profile conferences and events.
• Manage event logistics including venue selection and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote events.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism, or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event management tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Position Summary

NYU's Stern School of Business has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director in the NYU Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Intermediation and the Finance Department. The Assistant Director will assist the Directors in strategically planning and executing high-profile conferences, seminars, and events for the Salomon Center. Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiations, catering, A/V and technical requirements, and on-site coordination. Identify, establish and maintain critical business relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with Development, Public Affairs, and Marketing teams to promote events, respond to media requests, and increase visibility through targeted outreach efforts, digital marketing, and press engagement. Develop and manage budgets for events and special initiatives. Conduct comprehensive post-event evaluations, gathering feedback from attendees, speakers, and partners to assess success and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (a Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism, or MBA is preferred) and 3+ years relevant experience in event planning, program coordination, or related fields. Must include experience managing large-scale events and multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management tools, such as Google Forms, Zoom webcasts, and SurveyMonkey. Familiarity with academic institutions and financial organizations and knowledge of CRM platforms and advanced event management software is preferred.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $82,000.00. 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.

New York University Stern School of Business is a welcoming community that inspires its employees to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world. We offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and an excellent benefits package, which includes up to 100% NYU tuition waiver, generous vacation and holiday time off, health benefits, and flexible work policies. NYU and Stern provide access to a wide range of professional development resources, along with opportunities to build your career and expand your network. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village and deeply connected with the City for which it is named, NYU Stern is one of the nation’s premier management education schools and research centers. NYU Stern is a community that fosters inclusion, belonging, diversity and equity, and inspires its members to embrace change in a globally changing world. For more information about working at NYU please visit our website at: http://www.nyu.edu/about/careers-at-nyu.html.

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