Associate Director, Strategy & Partnerships (Hybrid)

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Tisch Institute for Global Sport seeks an Associate Director, Strategy and Special Projects to oversee daily administrative, fiscal, and operational functions, lead staff, and align units across academic and administrative areas.

The role focuses on building strategic industry partnerships across three models, expanding global immersion programs (London, Abu Dhabi, Los Angeles), and advancing NYU's position as a premier destination for sports business education.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading operations, budgets, and staff in higher education or similar environment.
• Proven ability to structure and close high-value business partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative, fiscal, and operational functions for the Institute.
• Direct staff management and ensure alignment across academic and admin units.
• Lead the creation and management of strategic industry partnerships: Flagship, Applied, and Talent Partners.
• Operationalize priorities to expand global immersion programs and enhance career pathways.

Skills

Operational management

Business development

Staff management

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related master

Job description

New York University’s Tisch Institute for Global Sport seeks an Associate Director, Strategy and Special Projects to oversee daily administrative, fiscal, and operational functions, lead staff, and align units across academic and administrative areas.

The role focuses on building strategic industry partnerships across three models, expanding global immersion programs (London, Abu Dhabi, Los Angeles), and advancing NYU's position as a premier destination for sports business education.