Director, Communications, Engagement and Events

New York University
20 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Posted 

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Schack Institute of Real Estate (Schack) at the NYU School of Professional Studies is seeking a Director who will lead, develop, and execute communication strategies and initiatives for current and prospective students, Schack alumni, and internal and external stakeholders, including industry leaders. In partnership with SPS administrative divisions including: the events team, alumni relations, development, the Wasserman Center, and the Strategic Marketing Communications (SMC) team, this professional will optimize Schack webpage information, social media channels, and other forms of communication to ensure that stakeholders are effectively engaged with division programming. This professional will develop new initiatives related to marketing, engagement, and student/industry collaborations and create synergies around events, recruitment, industry partnerships. This professional will develop planning documents and infrastructure and establish schedules to ensure timely delivery of events and other division activities serving multiple stakeholders.

This position is located in our Midtown Center, 20 W. 43rd Street.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
7+ years relevant experience planning and executing conferences and events; developing online and other marketing and communication strategies; managing budgets and supervising staff.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to work with individuals at all levels. Strong customer service skills. Highly creative with the ability to develop new strategies for events or programs. Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and resolve problems. Strong planning and organizational skills. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software and website/social media management/analytics. Supervisory experience required.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $85,400.00 to USD $125,400.00. 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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