Assistant Vice President for Operations & Planning

Assistant Vice President For Operations & Planning

Join The New School

At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

Join The Office of Business & Operations

We are building a new planning and performance discipline inside our Business & Operations division one that embeds rigor, accountability, and insight into everything we do. As the inaugural Assistant Vice President for Operations & Planning, you will establish a new planning and performance discipline within Business & Operations embedding rigor, accountability, and insight into decision-making across the university.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Operations & Planning is a senior leadership role within the Business & Operations (B&O) division, reporting directly to the Vice President for Operations & Planning. The AVP provides strategic and operational leadership across B&O functions Information Technology, Finance & Treasurer, Human Resources, Facilities & Real Estate, and Labor Relations.

This role is responsible for institutionalizing planning, reporting, governance, and policy infrastructure across the division, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into actionable roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and transparent performance tracking. The AVP serves as a critical integrator of cross-divisional initiatives, providing high-level analysis, frameworks, and recommendations that enable data-informed decision-making across the institution.

The AVP also carries accountability for the division's profit and loss (P&L) portfolio related to auxiliary and ancillary services, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with institutional priorities. In addition to leading a team of professional staff, the AVP influences cross-functional project teams across the division, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in all administrative operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Operations & Planning

• Develop and oversee frameworks that align divisional initiatives with institutional priorities translating strategic goals into operational plans with measurable outcomes, timelines, and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead scenario planning, risk assessments, and policy development to ensure operational and financial resilience, consistency, and compliance across the B&O division.

Cross Divisional Coordination & Execution

Financial Resource & Stewardship

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Mode

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee. #LI-ONSITE

Salary Range

$165,000 - $180,000 per annum

Why Join Us?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping a forward-thinking institution that's redefining the future of higher education. You'll sit at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation.

Benefits At The New School

The New School is committed to supporting the well-being and success of our faculty and staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their eligible dependents. Highlights include :

Health & Wellness

Financial Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Professional Growth

Additional Perks

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Interested candidates should submit both a resume and a one-page cover letter that highlights :

The cover letter should clearly articulate how the candidate bridges strategy and execution in complex institutions.