Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects

Job description

Position Summary The Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects provides centralized leadership and analytical oversight for the Courant Institute School’s research funding portfolio, ensuring that data related to grants and sponsored projects is accurately managed, organized, and translated into clear insights for faculty and senior leadership. This position exists to strengthen Courant’s research infrastructure by maintaining reliable systems for tracking awards and expenditures, producing regular reports, and coordinating closely with the Vice Dean of Research and the Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer to assess funding sources, guide strategic planning, and identify opportunities to create and expand programs or secure new funding in support of the Institute’s research mission. Qualifications: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree Required Experience: 7+ years Relevant academic experience or an equivalent combination. Must include experience with data analysis and developing communication and collaboration strategies. Preferred Experience: Experience in collaborative project development and working with...