Assistant Director of Development Initiatives, Schools and Institutes

New York, NY$85k–$105kPosted Jul 7, 2026

Position Summary

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Development and exercising a high level of independence, the Assistant Director of Development Initiatives, Schools and Institutes has responsibility for a wide range of fundraising support initiatives and activities.

This will include serving alongside the Associate VP, Development in executing projects that help the schools and institutes development team achieve their fundraising goals and strengthen collaboration across University Development and Alumni Relations. Examples include performing data analysis to support strategic decision-making around high priority prospects and school-based development programs, streamlining annual planning and communication, and partnering on plans for campaigns. This work entails planning, directing, and managing complex projects involving a variety of staff members.

The Assistant Director of Development Initiatives, Schools and Institutes will also:

Prepare and manage proposals, presentations, and other deliverables
Manage University and department interactions on behalf of leadership
Coordinate interactions with development and University leadership
Manage stewardship for donors and coordinate with stewardship staff
Serve as executive editor on behalf of the AVP, lead and collaborate with colleagues on events, providing administrative oversight, including training and onboarding staff, organizing meeting agendas, and directing department-wide communications and activities
Partner with AVP and research team in identifying funding sources and supervising projects related to prospect analysis and donor initiatives
Coordinate the annual strategic planning process for schools and institutes and oversee progress toward achieving fundraising and project goals
Conduct research, analyze data, and identify and summarize trends
Develop and prepare high-level management and fundraising reports
Train staff, with special emphasis on the training and support of the team’s Development Associates, to support the overall functions of the department

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Required Experience:

5+ years of related experience in development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:3+ years of experience in development, alumni relations, special events, public affairs, or related relationship management field

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments and requests from multiple sources

Strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on customer service orientation

Sound judgment and decision-making abilities to produce and analyze data

Advanced computer skills required, including the ability to produce presentations, as well as knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Experience with specialized fundraising databases

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00 to USD $105,000.00. 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.

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