Strategic Grants & Programs Manager

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

Job summary

New York University is seeking a professional to manage and administer strategic programs, grants, and partnerships for the NYU Game Center, supporting academic and public-facing goals.

The role also oversees the CoE program and reporting for grants, scholarships, NASAD and Princeton Review data, ensuring sponsor compliance and stewardship of funds. A strong emphasis on outreach and communications is included.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree. Preferred Education: Master's Degree.
• Required Experience: 3+ years in academic or office administration including grant budget development; experience managing creative teams.
• Preferred Experience: 3+ years in academic environment and/or games industry position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer strategic programs, grants, partnerships, and academic partnerships for the NYU Game Center to support department goals.
• Oversee operational and reporting functions for the CoE, industry-related grants and scholarships, NASAD and Princeton Review reporting, and other sponsored initiatives.
• Provide oversight of the department’s grant portfolio, including renewals, reporting requirements, financial activity, and sponsor compliance.
• Serve as liaison with Office of Sponsored Programs, government agencies, foundations and sponsors to interpret requirements, resolve grant issues, and ensure stewardship of funds.
• Lead and support departmental programs and outreach initiatives, including high school programming, student career development, internship administration, incubator support, public events, and communications strategy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Web publishing

Social media

Knowledge of games industry

Grant budgeting

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

New York University is seeking a professional to manage and administer strategic programs, grants, and partnerships for the NYU Game Center, supporting academic and public-facing goals.

The role also oversees the CoE program and reporting for grants, scholarships, NASAD and Princeton Review data, ensuring sponsor compliance and stewardship of funds. A strong emphasis on outreach and communications is included.