Associate Director, Strategy and Special Projects

NYU School of Professional Studies; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NYU SPS’s Tisch Institute for Global Sport is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy and Special Projects to shape the next generation of sports business education. You will oversee external partnerships, manage internal operations, and drive cross-campus initiatives across global study sites.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will lead revenue planning, partnerships with C-suite executives, and metrics tracking to measure ROI and student outcomes.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, supervision, budgeting, and high-value partnerships.
• Deep understanding of global sports business trends, brand sponsorships, media and experiential learning models.
• Executive presence with ability to negotiate with C-suite leaders and collaborate with university leadership.
• Strong data tracking, KPI management, and data privacy awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and manage end-to-end corporate alliances across three partnership models.
• Lead operational planning, revenue/expense forecasting, procurement, and budget monitoring.
• Translate long-term strategic goals into actionable milestones and track KPIs across partnerships and student outcomes.

Conocimientos

Executive operational management

Team supervision

Budget oversight

Closing high-value partnerships

Strategic partnership development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

MBA / MS in related field

Descripción del empleo

Are you a strategic operator and relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of higher education and the global sports industry? The Tisch Institute for Global Sport at NYU’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) is looking for an Associate Director, Strategy and Special Projects to help shape the next generation of sports business education.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean, you will serve as both the operational backbone of the Institute and the driving force behind our external industry partnerships. From managing internal business operations and global immersion initiatives (spanning London, Los Angeles, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai) to pitching C-suite sports executives on multi-year alliances, this role offers a rare blend of executive strategy, business development, and academic impact.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Industry Partnerships: Architect and manage end-to-end corporate alliances across three models—Flagship, Applied, and Talent Partners. Pitch premier global sports teams, leagues, agencies, media networks, and brands to create co-branded academic programs, executive forums, and real-world experiential learning (case studies, hackathons, capstones) tied to our four career pathways (Sports Operations, Media & Marketing, Tech & Analytics, and Investment & Expansion).
• Operational & Strategic Leadership: Serve as chief operational proxy and strategic advisor to the Associate Dean. Lead divisional business planning, revenue/expense forecasting, procurement, and budget monitoring, while acting as the primary administrative liaison across NYU SPS.
• Global Expansion & Performance Tracking: Translate long-term strategic goals into actionable milestones. Integrate global study sites and immersions into corporate partnership frameworks and track KPIs across partner retention, student engagement, ROI, and internship-to-career conversion rates.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree (MBA, M.S. in Sports Business/Management, M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive leadership experience combining executive operational management, team supervision, budget oversight, and closing high-value business development or corporate-academic partnerships.
• Industry Acumen: Deep understanding of global sports business trends, brand sponsorships, sports media, and experiential learning models.
• Communication & Execution: Executive presence with the ability to negotiate with C-suite sports leaders while collaborating seamlessly with university leadership, faculty, and students. Strong command of data tracking, KPI management, and data privacy standards.

Why NYU SPS?

Join a vibrant, globally connected academic community dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles across the worldwide sports ecosystem. You’ll have the autonomy to build high-visibility corporate pipelines from the ground up while directly impacting student career trajectories.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 to USD $100,000.00. 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

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing. We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands‑on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

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