Program Administrator – Startup Accelerator Program

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Program Administrator overseeing NYU startup accelerator initiatives, executing program lifecycle phases and supporting founders. Liaising with academic researchers and managing the Leslie eLab's needs.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,500 - $93,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administers the functional execution of NYU Leslie Entrepreneurial Institute’s research-to-market initiatives
Facilitates the professional delivery of programs designed to transition ideas into startups
Orchestrates all phases of the program lifecycle
Serves as a primary liaison for the founder community
Oversees the day-to-day needs of the Leslie eLab
Manages functional workflow improvements
Ensures the integrity of the Institute’s data collection and reporting processes
Leads student-facing initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of relevant experience in project management, communications, events management, and/or community management
Experience planning and implementing administrative activities and event planning on a budget
Experience with data collection, management and analysis
Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, organization, and project management skills
Strong proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, communications and productivity tools
Strong data analysis, and database management skills
High attention to detail and strong work ethic
Strong team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata collectiondata managementdata analysisevent planningadministrative activitiesworkflow improvements

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscustomer serviceorganizationattention to detailwork ethicteam player

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree