Associate Director – SVP Suite

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Associate Director overseeing project schedules and initiatives in University Development and Alumni Relations. Collaborating with executives to ensure preparedness for funding meetings and managing key deliverables.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee project and deliverable schedules for donor briefings, board presentations, and town halls
Manage strategic initiatives involving interactions between the Office of General Counsel and the SVP
Ensure the SVP and President are prepared for all prospect-related meetings by working with research teams, fundraisers, and the CRM system
Manage the department budget, expense reports, and reimbursement requests
Serve as the key point of contact between the SVP Suite and other UDAR units to ensure successful initiatives and events
Lead a portfolio of special interest projects for the Board of Trustees and University VIPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years experience in a fast-paced, high-level executive office environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years experience with specialized fundraising databases or general experience in a fundraising environment
Experience in a C-suite environment and experience in higher education is preferred
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to create and implement strategies
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Experience with database software and strong database management skills
Must be comfortable working with high level executive and corporate leaders and University leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementexpense reportingreimbursement processingdatabase managementfundraising strategiesanalytical skillsproject management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationstrategic thinkingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree