Associate Director, Communications and Engagement - New York University

The School of Professional Studies is seeking an Associate Director of Communications and Engagement in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS). The Associate Director serves as the EMSS division’s communications point of contact, writing and editing content for prospective and current EMSS students, managing communications calendars, and encouraging innovation in all communications efforts, including social media, website, and email campaigns. They also plan and oversee the execution of major events, including Orientation and Commencement. The Associate Director leverages project management techniques to optimize events and communications functions throughout the unit, ensuring high quality and adherence to deadlines. This position supervises two staff members and liaises with stakeholders across EMSS, SPS, and NYU on cross-functional events and communications projects.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years Developing marketing and communication planning and executing events, and supervising staff in a nonprofit or higher education environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:
Experience with Slate (or similar higher education-focused CRM) and Asana (or similar project management tool) and experience in a large organization or University environment.strongly preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent writing and editing skills. Expertise in strategy and management of social media, website content, and email campaigns. Experience managing large-scale events. Knowledge of the student life-cycle, from prospective student to graduate. Familiarity with CRM platforms. Ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritize tasks efficiently, and adapt based on new information or changing contexts. Superior planning and organizational skills. Capable of working independently and across diverse student populations, institutional offices and vendors, and professional organizations and associations. Some evening and weekend work is required. Some travel may be required. Supervisory experience required.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 to USD $100,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing.  We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate,  hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management;  publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

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