Director, SVP Suite Operations & Board Readiness

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a senior operations leader within UDAR's SVP Suite to direct the SVP's portfolio, oversee board materials, and manage briefing workflows. You will partner with UDAR leaders to establish systems, timelines, and practices that ensure high-priority initiatives advance smoothly while giving the Chief of Staff and SVP clear visibility into progress and risks.

This role leads planning and coordination of high‑level SVP presentations, ensures readiness for prospect

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree or advanced degree
• Required Experience: 10+ years progressively responsible experience in academic administration, government, or a comparable setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must include experience providing operational leadership for complex, cross-functional initiatives; managing executive deliverables and high-priority projects; directing or reviewing the work of others; and managing or monitoring budgets
• Demonstrated experience translating senior leadership priorities into coordinated execution, establishing project and accountability structures, and working effectively across complex organizations
• Preferred Experience: 10+ years experience in a higher education environment, including experience supporting senior executive leadership and coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives in an executive or comparable operational environment
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Exceptional organizational, operational leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and translate executive priorities into coordinated action
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within delegated authority, establish priorities, direct and review the work of others on assigned projects, and ensure accountability for high-level deliverables
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess competing priorities, identify key action items and assignments, anticipate risks and dependencies, and develop solutions to complex operational challenges
• Ability to develop, implement, and interpret operating practices, procedures, and processes consistent with established policies
• Excellent research, writing, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to develop executive presentations, talking points, speeches, and briefing materials for senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and cross-functional partners to advance priorities and ensure timely execution of commitments
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to support budget planning, manage day-to-day budget activity, monitor expenditures, and identify financial issues requiring escalation
• Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment, manage competing deadlines, and recognize matters requiring escalation to the Chief of Staff or SVP, including matters involving significant strategic or institutional implications, competing senior-level priorities, or executive judgment
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to leverage technology and institutional data to support executive decision-making, improve operational workflows, and ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of information

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the SVP Suite's portfolio and project management infrastructure, the SVP’s Board Committee preparation, SVP presentations, and prospect briefing workflows.
• Lead the planning, development, and coordination of high-level SVP presentations with various University offices to prepare and manage talking points, slide decks, assigned speeches and remarks, or other deliverables.
• Ensure that the SVP, the President, and board members are prepared for all prospect-related meetings by working directly with research teams, fundraisers, and the CRM system.
• Serve as a liaison to the Office of the Secretary, the Office of the President, and UDAR leaders to advance the philanthropic work of the University, and represent the Chief of Staff or SVP Suite on assigned matters within delegated authority.
• Support executive continuity and day-to-day operations, and manage the SVP Suite’s day-to-day budget activity in partnership with UDAR’s Finance and Business Operations team and under the overall oversight of the Chief of Staff.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or advanced degree

Tools

CRM system

Job description

New York University is seeking a senior operations leader within UDAR's SVP Suite to direct the SVP's portfolio, oversee board materials, and manage briefing workflows. You will partner with UDAR leaders to establish systems, timelines, and practices that ensure high-priority initiatives advance smoothly while giving the Chief of Staff and SVP clear visibility into progress and risks.

This role leads planning and coordination of high‑level SVP presentations, ensures readiness for prospect