Associate Director, Game Design Future Lab

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Associate Director to lead the NYC Game Design Future Lab's strategic planning, program development, and implementation. The AD will oversee recruiting and engaging program participants while managing the GDFL programs. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in business or higher education are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, focusing on organizational and market considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business/partnership development or higher education.
• Experience managing budgets and supervision.
• Member CRM and database management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and program development for NYC Game Design Future Lab.
• Responsible for participant applications, interviews, and onboarding.
• Oversee GDFL programs, events, and outreach.

Skills

Exceptional organization skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to high customer service

Initiative and independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related area

Master's Degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google docs/calendar

Slack

Graphics programs

Video distribution platform

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Director (AD) leads the NYC Game Design Future Lab’s strategic planning, program development, and implementation. The AD will play a leading role in recruiting, interviewing, and engaging selected program participants. In addition to developing and executing the GDFL, the AD is responsible for the systems and processes related to participants’ applications, interviews, and onboarding. The AD will oversee the GDFL programs and events, coordination with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC EDC), working group programs, and other visibility‑related events and follow‑up recruitment outreach. This is a 1 year fixed term position.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree In a related area
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Marketing or Business Administration
• Required Experience: 5+ years business/partnership development and/or working in higher education or marketing/media industry, managing budgets and supervision experience.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of customer service. Member CRM experience, database management experience, and member management. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google docs/calendar, Slack, graphics programs, video distribution platform a plus

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00 to USD $115,000.00. 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.