Program Associate

Position description

The Reiss Center on Law and Security (RCLS) at NYU School of Law and the NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS) are seeking an enterprising, dynamic Program Associate. The Program Associate role offers an opportunity to contribute to all aspects of our work on many of the most challenging national security and cybersecurity issues of our time.

We are looking for a collegial teammate who is enthusiastic about learning new subjects and skills; who is sharp, self-driven, and dedicated to quality output; and who maintains good judgment and attention to detail while working across multiple projects.

About Us

The Reiss Center on Law and Security is a non-partisan multidisciplinary research institute focused on cultivating an informed dialogue, educating the next generation of leaders, and fostering groundbreaking research on the vital law and policy questions that will shape the national security field for years to come. Reiss Center publications and events include an original, open-source database of presidential war powers practice over five decades; high-level discussions on topics such as the U.S. elections on a global stage, emerging geopolitical challenges, and developments within key domestic national security agencies; and keynote addresses and fireside chats with leading experts. The Reiss Center is home to Just Security, the online publication on law, rights and national security. Reiss Center leadership and affiliates have significant experience in national security law and policy – including at the State Department, White House, and Department of Justice – and include regional and foreign policy experts and legal scholars.

The NYU Center for Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary research institute at New York University that is dedicated to training current and future generations of cybersecurity professionals and to shaping both public discourse and the legal, policy and technological landscape on issues of cybersecurity. Its unique structure as a partnership between NYU School of Law and the Tandon School of Engineering provides exciting opportunities to examine cybersecurity law and policy while supported by deep technical expertise. CCS also runs several scholarship programs for law and engineering students to bring more students into the cyber field. CCS’s recent activities at NYU School of Law include the Women Leaders in Cybersecurity conference series, and multi-panel events and private dinner roundtables covering a range of topical cybersecurity issues.

Key Responsibilities

As Program Associate, you will be an integral part of the team, with an opportunity to take initiative and excel across a range of vital responsibilities. Specific duties include:

• Conduct research and draft memos on national security, foreign policy, and cybersecurity issues – ranging from news-driven rapid response initiatives to major, multi-month innovative research projects.
• Help design and execute how we communicate our work, including by managing the centers’ WordPress-based websites and Mailchimp distributions, creating outreach materials, and enhancing our online presence through social media and other outreach.
• Coordinate event preparation and logistics for both virtual and in-person events, and provide day-of staffing and other support.
• Assist in conceiving and developing new programs and initiatives.
• Liaise with the centers’ fellows and external partners, speakers, and other leaders in the field to further the centers’ programming, and engage with the national security-focused student community at NYU Law.
• Assist the centers’ leadership with preparation for their national security and cybersecurity coursework at NYU Law. 
• Provide occasional research and support for Just Security.
• Assist the Operations Manager with finance and other administrative tasks, including working with and supervising student interns.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $58,000-63,000. 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.

This position comes with a generous array of NYU benefits, including medical, dental and vision & other wellness perks; retirement contributions; generous vacation, personal, and sick leave policies; commuter benefits; and tuition benefits. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: http://www.nyu.edu/employees/benefit/full-time/Professional-Research-Staff-Code-103.html.

The Program Associate will work from our offices at NYU Law School in New York City, with the option of a hybrid remote/in-person model by mutual agreement.

Qualifications

Relevant background and training

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area, including International Relations, Political Science, History, or related field.
• Background and interest in U.S. foreign policy and national security, and/or cybersecurity and tech policy.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience and/or advanced degree preferred.

Skills and commitment

• Excellent research, proofreading and editing skills, with a commitment to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly in a fast-paced environment, including with quick-turnaround projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others but also to act as a self-starter with substantial independence and keen judgment.
• Ability to work occasional evening or off-hours for events or other demands.

Tools and programs

• Comfort with or willingness to become fluent with:
  • WordPress
  • Mailchimp
  • Zoom meetings and webinar management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat). 
  • Social media: X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
• Experience with visual design and branding preferred.

Application instructions

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