Strategic Operations Director - Higher Education

New York University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Director of Administration and Strategy to lead the operational and strategic efforts for the Vice President for Student Engagement & Dean of Students. The role drives long-range planning, process improvement, and organizational alignment across units.

The successful candidate translates priorities into scalable workflows, supports divisional preparedness structures, and leads high-impact initiatives while safeguarding confidential information and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Student Affairs Administration, Public Administration, or Higher Education or equivalent.
• Required Experience: 7+ years of progressively responsible experience leading complex projects, initiatives, or operations within higher education, government, nonprofit, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment with strategic planning, project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic initiatives for the Vice President for Student Engagement & Dean of Students.
• Drive long-range planning, process improvement, and cross-functional alignment across multiple units.
• Translate priorities into scalable operational frameworks and support divisional preparedness structures.
• Oversee high-impact signature initiatives and optimize administrative workflows to ensure outcomes are met.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

New York University seeks a Director of Administration and Strategy to lead the operational and strategic efforts for the Vice President for Student Engagement & Dean of Students. The role drives long-range planning, process improvement, and organizational alignment across units.

The successful candidate translates priorities into scalable workflows, supports divisional preparedness structures, and leads high-impact initiatives while safeguarding confidential information and ensuring timely