"Director, Labor Relations & Lead Negotiator"

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Employee and Labor Relations and working closely with the Chief Labor Counsel and senior University leaders, this inaugural role will serve as New York University's authorized representative in collective bargaining negotiations.

The Director, Labor Relations and Lead Negotiator is responsible for leading negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, developing bargaining strategy, and representing the University's interests at the table. This role convenes and leads University bargaining teams, ensures appropriate representation from key constituencies, and works closely with internal stakeholders to align bargaining positions with institutional priorities.

In addition to negotiations, the role serves as a key resource to the University on the interpretation, administration, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements between the University and its represented employee populations.

This is a highly visible role that requires sound judgment, credibility, and the ability to manage complex negotiations while maintaining constructive labor relationships.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree in labor relations or equivalent field or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Required Experience:

• 10 or more years of labor relations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining negotiations, including direct participation at the bargaining table

Preferred Experience:

• 10 or more years of relevant labor relations experience
• Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements in a university or similarly complex, unionized environment

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and conclude collective bargaining negotiations effectively
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to reach durable, mutually acceptable agreements
• Deep knowledge of labor relations, labor law, and regulatory frameworks at the federal, state, and local levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to bring together stakeholders with differing perspectives and interests
• Sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately

Salary

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 to USD $240,000.00. 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 pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.