Director, Strategy & Analytics

Pace University isrankedthe #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides.To add to ouresteemedcampus.To add to our esteemed staff, we are seeking a Director, Strategy & Analytics at ourNew York City(Lower Manhattan) campus.

Responsibilities

This role is designed to bring strategic planning, clarity, and rigorous measurement across a complex, multi-disciplinary marketing and communications organization. The Director will serve as the division’s leader for performance measurement, strategic planning, and cross-functional execution. This role requires deep understanding of how modern marketing and communications functions operate—including brand experience, digital strategy, social media, media relations, and integrated campaigns—paired with advanced expertise in analytics, planning, and project leadership. Reporting directly to the Vice President of University Relations, the Director will play a central role in ensuring the division’s work is strategically aligned, measurable, and effectively executed in support of Pace University’s institutional priorities.

Position Duties

Serve as the division’s lead for marketing and communications measurement, accountability, and performance reporting. Design and implement measurement frameworks spanning brand, reputation, engagement, and outcomes. Evaluate and deploy best-in-class marketing and communications analytics tools and methodologies.

Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership and stakeholders. Establish consistent reporting practices that support strategic decision-making.

Lead high-impact, cross-functional marketing and communications initiatives spanning multiple teams and disciplines. Serve as a connector and integrator across functions, helping teams manage interdependencies and shared priorities.

Apply project management best practices to ensure initiatives are well-scoped, governed, and executed. Implement tools and workflows that promote transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

Support operational planning, resource alignment, and continuous process improvement. Lead planning cycles ensuring clear objectives and outcomes are met.

Partner closely with functional leaders to ensure plans reflect how marketing and communications work is executed in practice. Ensure cross-functional initiatives are coordinated, sequenced, and strategically aligned.

Track progress against the annual plan and proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for adjustment.

When appropriate, present insights, progress updates, and recommendations to senior university leaders. Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and executive presence in all interactions.

Partner with division leadership to set clear, measurable goals aligned with institutional priorities. Monitor progress and support leaders in adjusting strategies and execution as needed. Help foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across University Relations.

Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

At least seven years experience in marketing and communications, with demonstrated understanding of brand, digital, social, media relations, and integrated campaign work.

At least seven years experience in marketing strategy, analytics, planning, or operations.

Demonstrated expertise in marketing and communications, measurement and performance management.

Experience managing or mentoring analytics or strategy staff.

Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Strong command of project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent executive communication skills and professional judgment, preferred

Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations, preferred.

Experience supporting or presenting to boards, trustees, or executive leadership bodies, preferred

Experience owning or managing integrated marketing and communications plans.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000/Year. Please apply at: :Career Search

Benefits Offered

Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).

Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).

403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).

Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).

Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).

Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).

Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

About Pace University

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectionate status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

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