Job Description

The Higher Education Design Lab invites applications for a Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar at the NYU Marron Institute starting in November 2026. The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar position is focused on research evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

About the Higher Education Design Lab: Launched in January 2026, the Higher Education Design Lab (HEDL) is a landmark research partnership between New York University and the State University of New York to evaluate and accelerate innovations in higher education that shape student outcomes. HEDL is a research and evaluation platform focused on measurement, evidence, and learning that is grounded in self-reflection and open inquiry, designed to inform decisions, and build towards long-term sector-wide learning. The HEDL is committed to evaluating what works – for whom, in what context, and why – and translating evidence into actionable insight for institutional leaders with the aim of strengthening student readiness for leadership in a rapidly changing world.

The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar can expect to focus on the following:

Evaluation, Research, and Data Management

• Conduct and continually refresh relevant environmental scans and literature reviews, synthesize research, and summarize learning.
• Draft, update and support implementation of evaluation frameworks for pre-evaluation activities, evaluation design and execution.
• Interface with evaluation pilots, advisors, and HEDL leadership regarding quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Manage and analyze large data sets in service of evaluation pilots.

Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist with facilitating communication and coordination among HEDL leaders and interest holders including relevant faculty, institutes, and external partners. Help develop, manage, and participate in meetings, peer-to-peer learning engagements, and special convenings, both virtual and in-person.
• Develop internal and external facing project deliverables including briefs, progress reports, strategic executive memos, and presentations.

Collaboration, Communication, and Development

• Provide project planning and project management support.
• Serve as a point of contact across teams and stakeholders, supporting efficient internal and external communications.
• Support development through grant writing and creation of collateral materials..

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years work experience in education, applied statistics, social sciences or a related field.
• Project and performance management experience overseeing complex projects.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating intervention programs, especially related to education.
• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets, and partnering to merge quantitative with qualitative findings.
• Experience using programming (e.g., R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to transform complex data into navigable dashboards, research briefs, decks and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to change and to problem solve.
• Highly organized and detail oriented while not losing sight of the big picture.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or additional experience working in related fields.
• Interest in the role higher education plays in shaping future leaders and communities.
• Familiarity with cloud-based productivity tools like Google Docs and Google Drive.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $80,000- $90,000 USD. 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.

To apply, please submit the following:

• CV and cover letter
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• CV and cover letter
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

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 for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability