Grants & Programs Lead for Game Center Partnerships

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Game Center seeks a capable administrator to manage strategic programs, grants, and partnerships that advance academic and public-facing goals. You will oversee the Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development, sponsor reporting, and compliance while coordinating with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience guiding creative teams and large projects in an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3+ years in academic or office administration with experience in grant budgeting.
• Experience managing creative teams and working with sponsors.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer strategic programs, grants, partnerships, and academic partnerships for NYU Game Center.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance for grants and sponsored initiatives.
• Liaise with sponsor representatives, Office of Sponsored Programs, and internal units.
• Lead outreach and programming including high school engagement, internship administration, and public events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Office software

Web publishing

Social media

Games industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Office suite

Web publishing tools

Social media management tools

Job description

New York University’s Game Center seeks a capable administrator to manage strategic programs, grants, and partnerships that advance academic and public-facing goals. You will oversee the Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development, sponsor reporting, and compliance while coordinating with the Office of Sponsored Programs.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience guiding creative teams and large projects in an academic environment.