New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Deputy Chief of Staff, SVP

New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive operational leadership and project management capabilities, with a strong focus on developing executive presentations, managing budgets, and coordinating high-priority initiatives within academic administration or government settings.

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Operational LeadershipProject ManagementBudget ManagementExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a senior operational partner to the Chief of Staff and a key operational resource within the SVP Suite
  • Direct and oversee the SVP Suite's portfolio and project management infrastructure
  • Oversee the SVP's Board Committee preparation, SVP presentations, and prospect briefing workflows
  • Establish systems, timelines, and operating practices for high-priority initiatives
  • Provide the Chief of Staff and SVP with visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and emerging issues
  • Direct broad, high-level, inter-departmental projects focused on board presentations, prospect briefings, and high-level talking points
  • Lead planning, development, and coordination of high-level SVP presentations
  • Prepare and manage talking points, slide decks, speeches, remarks, and other deliverables
  • Prepare the SVP, President, and board members for prospect-related meetings using research teams, fundraisers, and the CRM system
  • Serve as liaison to the Office of the Secretary, Office of the President, and UDAR leaders
  • Represent the Chief of Staff or SVP Suite on assigned matters within delegated authority
  • Support executive continuity and day-to-day operations
  • Manage the SVP Suite's day-to-day budget activity with UDAR's Finance and Business Operations team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+ years progressively responsible experience in academic administration, government, or a comparable setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience providing operational leadership for complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience managing executive deliverables and high-priority projects
  • Experience directing or reviewing the work of others
  • Experience managing or monitoring budgets
  • Experience translating senior leadership priorities into coordinated execution
  • Experience establishing project and accountability structures
  • Exceptional organizational, operational leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment within delegated authority
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to develop, implement, and interpret operating practices, procedures, and processes
  • Excellent research, writing, presentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to develop executive presentations, talking points, speeches, and briefing materials
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and cross-functional partners
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment
  • Ability to leverage technology and institutional data
  • Master's Degree or advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in a higher education environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Work-life integration
  • Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentResearch Skills
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsJudgmentCollaboration
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Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or Advanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Academic AdministrationGovernmentHigher EducationOperational PracticesExecutive Deliverables