Manager of Strategic Programs and Operations - 196969

Jimmy Jazz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision/Dental insurance

Income protection

403B retirement plan

Work-life balance programs

Educational opportunities

Wellness program

Discount programs

Job summary

Pace University in New York, NY seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Operations to advance strategic priorities through high‑impact programs, partnerships, and executive operations. You will support the Dean, coordinate events, and manage communications to drive recruitment, academic excellence, and revenue generation.

The role requires 3–5 years of program/operations experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership with cross‑team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years in program management, operations, or executive support.
• Experience coordinating high-profile events and partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail‑oriented.
• Ability to lead with strategic thinking across campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Dean and prioritize initiatives.
• Manage the Dean's calendar, scheduling, communications, and materials.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, planning sessions, and projects.
• Prepare presentations and executive briefing materials.
• Foster relationships with corporate, nonprofit, and academic partners.
• Lead major school events from planning to post‑event assessment.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Executive support

Event management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Location New York, NY, 10038,United States
• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year
• Job Category FT Staff
• Employee Type FT Exempt Staff

Description

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and organized professional to serve as the Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Operations. This position plays a critical role in advancing the School's strategic priorities through the development and management of high-impact programs, major events, key partnerships, and executive operations.

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Manager will ensure the successful execution of initiatives that support student recruitment, academic excellence, community engagement, institutional reputation, and revenue generation.

This position is based on the New York City campus, with travel to Pleasantville as needed. Evening and weekend hours may be needed throughout the year to support programs and events.

Position Duties

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Dean, helping prioritize initiatives and maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Manage the Dean's calendar, scheduling, communications, and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate and facilitate leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and special projects.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Correspond on behalf of the Dean on routine scheduling and administrative matters, and ensure timely follow-up on key initiatives.
• Monitor progress on strategic priorities and provide regular updates to school leadership.
• Assist the Dean to build and maintain relationships with corporate, nonprofit, academic, and community partners.
• Assist the Dean and school academic leadership to establish systems, processes, and performance metrics to track program effectiveness, and use resulting outcomes, participant feedback, and KPIs to inform decision-making.
• Work with the Dean and school academic leadership to plan, implement, and assess strategic programs throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, Development, Marketing, Enrollment, and other university partners to advance strategic initiatives.
• Lead planning and execution of major school events, including commencement activities, conferences, awards ceremonies, hackathons, fundraisers, advisory board meetings, and other signature programs.
• Serve as project manager and primary point of contact for large-scale initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics, communications, budgeting, vendor relationships, and post-event assessment.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, operations, executive support, higher education administration, event management, chief of staff, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to scheduling, task prioritization, event planning, and project management.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and executive-level communications.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Strategic thinker who can connect day-to-day operations with long-term organizational goals.
• Exceptional project manager who thrives on moving complex initiatives from idea to execution.
• Comfortable influencing and coordinating stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A relationship builder who enjoys fostering partnerships and creating meaningful experiences.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience supporting executive leadership p referred .
• Experience in collaborative programs preferred.

Summary

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award‑winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness , which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

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