Assistant Director, Research & Compliance Administration

The New School seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Director, Research & Compliance Administration to assist the Associate Provost for Research in expanding research administration, support, and compliance programs. The selected candidate will develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to support research administration programs, working closely with the APR and other ORS colleagues and university stakeholders.

Requirements

• Regulatory Compliance – 50%
• Project Management – 40%
• Administration – 10%
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of prior experience with complex project management and process improvement in regulatory environments, administrative support, and other relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of prior experience with interpreting federal regulations and developing or revising policies and procedures.
• Experience with working successfully with cross-functional teams and training complex material to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated expertise with an enterprise-level financial system.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player, manage time and multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues clearly and concisely (both verbally and in written communication) in a professional manner.
• Ability to be self-directed, flexible, proactive, and think creatively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with process design and implementation.
• Strong technical aptitude.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition waiver
• Employee assistance services
• Health and well-being programs
• Over four weeks of vacation time per year