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The Associate Director, Business Operations, reports to the Center Director and works in close partnership with the Center Leadership Team to administer the strategic objectives for the growing and evolving Center for Decarbonizing Chemical Manufacturing Using Sustainable Electrification (DC-MUSE). The Associate Director will serve as the Manager and primary Administrator for the Center and will manage the interface between NYU faculty, staff, students, and administration, the 11 university partner institutions, and the Centerâ™s corporate affiliate members; build strong relationships with the Sponsor (The Sloan Foundation), international partners, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies; and manage the day-to-day activities of the Center. Specific areas of responsibility for the Associate Director include managing Center operations including budget, expenditures, and reporting; managing communication, marketing, and engagement functions; supporting the IP strategy and technology transfer objectives for the Center; supporting the diversity and education efforts of the Center to create a climate of excellence and inclusion, and representing the DC-MUSE team at functions and events. This is a 1 year fixed term position.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Engineering, science, management, or related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree Professional degrees such as MBA or other sufficiently rigorous technical and business education are preferred

Required Experience:
7+ years program or project management experience working with a university, institutional or commercial research lab performing scientific research

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
A willingness to learn about the principles of post-graduate level R&D in engineering (chemical, electrical, etc.), chemistry, or utility industries, including refinery or chemicals plant operations. Skills and experience shall include supervision of professional-level employees, business and technology management, grant writing, IP prosecution, reviewing legal documents and agreements, experience with technology development, technology transfer, entrepreneurship and start-ups, mentoring and teaching students and young professionals, managing complex interdisciplinary research projects or programs, preparing complex reports, managing budgets, organizing events, implementing initiatives, and creating processes, excellent problem solving, organizational skills with attention to detail, presentation skills and experience with public speaking, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with people from various backgrounds, and the ability to work independently and lead teams.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $120,000.00. 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.

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