Manager, Office of the Executive Director

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NYCUDL Mission The New York City Urban Debate League (“NYCUDL”) unlocks the transformative power of debate for New York City public school students to develop the next generation of informed, compassionate, and courageous leaders.

NYCUDL Description The New York City Urban Debate League is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to competitive debate across New York City, with a focus on teaching underserved students. To advance this mission, the NYCUDL provides comprehensive support for students, educators, and schools—including year-round instructional coaching for educators, student workshops, over 35 annual debate tournaments, four weeks of Summer Debate Institute, and the development of original curriculum, including more than 100 lesson plans for educators each year. The League has experienced significant growth in recent years. Since the 2018–2019 school year, student participation has grown by nearly 80%, from 2,260 to just over 4,000 students annually. The number of participating schools increased by 60%, from 160 to 250, and the number of Title I schools served nearly doubled. With active partnerships in all five boroughs, the NYCUDL is proud to be the largest urban debate league in the country and remains deeply committed to teaching debate, fostering student voice, and supporting academic confidence and civic leadership across New York City.

Position Overview The Manager of the Office of the Executive Director, serves as a key partner to the Executive Director (ED), ensuring the smooth operation of all functions across the organization. This role provides high-level administrative support, assists with development initiatives such as the annual gala, and acts as a central information hub—tracking priorities and updating the ED on programming, grants, HR, and organizational operations. The Manager will thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and bring very strong organizational, communication, and project management skills to help advance the organization’s impact.

Key Responsibilities:  Executive and Administrative Support ● Serve as the primary point of contact for the Executive Director’s office, managing scheduling, communications, and task prioritization ● Track and prepare regular updates for the ED on programming, grants, HR, and other organizational functions ● Draft correspondence, reports, and briefing materials for the ED ● Support board and advisory council engagements by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and tracking follow-up actions ● Manage and prioritize ED’s schedule

Development and Fundraising Support ● Partner with the ED and Lawyer’s Advisory Council Fellow on fundraising initiatives, with a special focus on planning and executing the annual gala and other major events ● Support donor development and stewardship through correspondence, record-keeping, and event follow-up ● Assist in grant tracking, ensuring the ED is briefed on deadlines, deliverables, and outcomes

Organizational Coordination ● Monitor key projects and deadlines that require ED attention and ensure follow-through across departments ● Maintain a high-level overview of organizational operations, serving as an “early warning system” for issues that may need executive input ● Support internal communication by ensuring information flows smoothly between the ED, leadership team, and staff

Special Projects ● Lead or support cross-departmental projects as assigned by the ED ● Research and prepare materials on new initiatives or emerging opportunities ● Other tasks as required by organizational needs

Skills ● Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills across different audiences ● Outstanding organizational and time management skills, ability to develop and implement organizational systems where they are missing ● Ability to quickly synthesize large amounts of information into actionable next steps ● Exceptional attention to detail in projects and communications ● Proficiency with tech programs (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, Canva) ● Physical demands include working at the computer but also carrying supplies (boxes up to 50 pounds, paper, printers, computer, t-shirts, food, etc.) for tournaments and events

Management Responsibilities The Lawyers’ Advisory Council Fellow reports to this position.

Qualifications ● Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit administration, executive support, or development; experience in the education sector required ● Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft polished correspondence and reports ● Demonstrated ability to work discreetly with sensitive information ● Event planning or fundraising experience strongly preferred ● Collaborative, flexible, and mission-driven with a high level of professionalism. ● Legal clearance to work with minors ● Must pass a background check

Work Week Employees are expected to work in-person, 5 days a week (a majority of Mondays & Fridays are remote in practice), including Saturdays when needed (not more than 2 per month throughout the school year). The expected work week is 40-50 hours. Comp time is offered for a full day of weekend work, with some stipulations.

Compensation ● $90,000-$120,000, annually ● Monthly subway pass ● Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, with no employee contribution required for individual (non-dependent) plans ● 10 annual vacation days, 5 annual sick days, and 5 annual personal days ● Additional wellness benefits

Hiring Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an October 9th priority deadline. Projected Start Date: Early to Mid-November.

To apply, please fill out this application: https://airtable.com/appyDFoSE20EVtjg6/pagdwlPSkL5vgm5A8/form

All inquiries are confidential.

The NYCUDL is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.

The NYCUDL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions, in accordance with state and federal law.