Full-Time

Director – Office of the Secretary

Deadline 5/13/27
New York University

New York University

1-10 employees

Global university research and education collaboration

Compensation Overview

$170k - $210k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's, JD

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience is required, including experience supporting senior executives and/or Board members, planning and implementing activities and special events, managing support staff, developing and implementing office policies, and administering budgets and operations.
  • The ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail is required.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, influence, and problem-solving skills are required, including the ability to apply critical reasoning, creativity, and flexibility to develop and implement holistic and actionable solutions to complex work situations.
  • The ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures is required.
  • The ability to communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to a diverse population is required.
  • Good judgment, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidences are required.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Direct the business affairs of the Office of the Secretary.
  • Prepare for and execute Trustee and University Senate meetings in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Organize Trustee and Senate matters in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.
  • Serve as the principal aide and liaison to the Secretary and General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel/Associate Secretaries, the Office of the President, and other designees with Office of the Secretary duties relating to the Board of Trustees.
  • Oversee and manage preparation for University Senate meetings.
  • Serve as a relationship partner and liaison to the Board of Trustees, the General Counsel/Secretary, the Office of the President, the University Senate, University administrative offices, and other senior University stakeholders.
  • Supervise staff.
  • Coordinate Board and Senate functions through a dual reporting structure to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree or Juris Doctorate is preferred.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in an academic or corporate environment is preferred.

New York University (NYU) and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) formed a cross-continental partnership in 2022 to boost research, education, and industry collaboration. The collaboration combines NYU’s and KAIST’s strengths to create joint programs and a shared presence in New York City. It brings together more than 200 faculty from both institutions to pursue joint research and education initiatives, including dual-degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels and study-away and exchange opportunities. Unlike typical single-country collaborations, this partnership connects U.S. and Korean academic ecosystems to tackle global challenges, expand cross-border innovation, and attract industrial investments. The goal is to build a durable ecosystem that accelerates discovery, entrepreneurship, and the translation of research into real-world impact through academic programs, collaborations, and a broader joint presence in New York.

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