Career Opportunities

Scholars at Risk is staffed by a team of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We invite you to take a look at the available positions listed below and to apply as soon as possible, as positions are filled on a rolling basis. If you have an interest in volunteering or offering pro-bono services to SAR, please email us at scholarsatrisk@nyu.edu with a short proposal and a copy of your resume or CV.

Program Assistant, Membership and Protection Services (Temporary)

POSITION SUMMARY: Scholars at Risk is seeking a highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented individual who understands that quality support and administrative functions are essential to SAR’s achieving maximum efficiency and impact. The Program Assistant provides payments and other administrative support to

Program Officer, North America

POSITION SUMMARY: Scholars at Risk is seeking a highly-organized, proactive and detail- oriented individual skilled in relationship building to join the SAR team as a Research Scientist/Program Officer, North America for the Membership and University Relations team. The Program Officer

Program Manager, Global South Outreach

POSITION SUMMARY: Scholars at Risk (SAR) seeks a Program Manager to develop and lead a new outreach program that aims to identify, co-create, and support independent academic freedom coordinators/centers across the global south. The role crosses all of SAR’s program