Climate Initiative Operations Coordinator

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a proactive administrator to plan, initiate, coordinate, and oversee the NYU Climate Initiative, ensuring promotion, implementation, and smooth operation. You will manage events, faculty and student engagement, financial administration, communications, website operations, and office systems, while partnering with senior leaders and diverse campus partners.

This role requires strong organizational, budgeting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in program administration, operations, project coordination, event management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: 2+ years experience in higher education, research administration, or a university setting; experience supporting executive leadership, faculty committees, or governance bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate multiple projects with diverse stakeholders; strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Familiarity with NYU admin/financial systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, and coordinate the NYU Climate Initiative activities.
• Manage events, faculty and student engagement, and communications.
• Oversee financial administration, website operations, and office systems.
• Partner with university offices and external partners to deliver programs on schedule.

Skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

New York University is seeking a proactive administrator to plan, initiate, coordinate, and oversee the NYU Climate Initiative, ensuring promotion, implementation, and smooth operation. You will manage events, faculty and student engagement, financial administration, communications, website operations, and office systems, while partnering with senior leaders and diverse campus partners.

This role requires strong organizational, budgeting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills to deliver