The Assistant Director will coordinate with the Department to establish the processes and strategies needed to support current and emerging activities, specifically managing all aspects of marketing, communication, and event planning. Manage and coordinate all aspects of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events from concept through to ideation and event execution. Plan small to large-scale events such as conferences, seminars, symposia, and workshops, as well as advise on ideas for events, catering options, space, and staffing needs. Manage event budgets and provide financial oversight. Assess and recommend changes to existing protocols to optimize efficiency. Develop and implement a communication strategy to keep all stakeholders updated in all aspects of the Department's work. Manage and maintain multiple websites and social media platforms to reflect the latest activity in each respective domain. Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders both locally and internationally. International travel may occasionally be required.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in related field

Required Experience:
5+ years Relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include prior experience in events management, marketing, creative design, and/or communications.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior level leadership and to work well with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage complex projects. Ability to solve problems and interact with individuals at all levels. Familiarity with website creation and maintenance. Willingness and eagerness to remain agile and flexible, taking on new projects on an ongoing basis.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with Korean culture and language, or familiarity with Arabic language. Previous experience working in more than one sector, i.e. academia and industry, or government and academia, etc.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. 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.

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

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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About New York University

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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