Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Jobs in New York

Position Summary:

The Senior Associate Director, Faculty Affairs is a cross-functional role supporting the full lifecycle of faculty affairs at the Law School, including recruitment, appointments, promotion and tenure, leaves/sabbaticals, faculty support, and managing resources such as housing and office space. The role incorporates a strong service orientation, applying a proactive, solutions-focused approach to support a seamless faculty experience—from onboarding through retirement. This role is designed to promote flexibility, continuity, and transparency across Faculty Affairs, with an emphasis on shared knowledge of key systems, processes, and resources. Working closely with the Senior Director for Faculty Affairs, this position partners with colleagues across Faculty Affairs, Finance, HR, Facilities, and the Dean’s Office to implement faculty-related initiatives and respond to evolving needs, including navigating and applying University policies with clarity and consistency, and working effectively across changing systems, tools, and technologies. The Senior Associate Director will develop working knowledge across multiple operational areas and contribute where needed in coordination with subject-matter experts. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of responsiveness, including a willingness to address time-sensitive matters outside of standard business hours, as needed. The role also includes the management and supervision of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree, J.D., or equivalent degree

Required Experience:

5+ years relevant professional experience, including experience in academic administration, faculty affairs, human resources, operations, or a related field. Experience should include project management, writing and analysis, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

5+ years experience working directly with faculty or in a faculty-facing role. Experience in hospitality or other service-oriented environments that emphasize responsiveness and user experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a wide range of constituents, including faculty and senior administrators.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to handle complex, sensitive, and confidential matters with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate institutional policies and procedures in areas that may be complex or evolving.
- High degree of attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Commitment to a collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented approach, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with budgeting, financial tracking, and administrative systems, and capacity to develop working knowledge across operational areas, including housing, real estate, and space planning.
- Cover letter should include the phrase "NYU Lilac".

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Exposure to operational areas such as facilities, space planning, housing, or similar functions is a plus, but not required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you’ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission.

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.