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Assistant Director for Leadership and Commuter Student Services

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Director for Leadership and Commuter Student Services
Position Number A01530
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Student Activities
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Within the Office for Student Involvement, the Assistant Director for Leadership and Commuter Student Services provides mentorship, support, and coordination, through programming and advising efforts, to prospective and current commuter students.

The Assistant Director will also develop and support co-curricular opportunities, events, and programs created to enhance student engagement, pride, and sense of community, with a focus on students’ sense of belonging.
Essential Functions
  • Co-Advises (with the Assistant Dean for Student Involvement) the United Student Government, which consists of the Executive Board, Vice Presidents, Senators, and various active committees.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive leadership program with the student Leadership Initiatives Committee including the Leadership Weekend retreat, the Fordham University Emerging Leaders program (FUEL), and on-going leadership development opportunities.
  • Attends the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC) and National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) when applicable, with a student delegation.
  • Enhances and maintains the Leadership and Commuter Student Services websites; and reviews the United Student Government website.
  • Serves as Commuter Student Services coordinator, assessing/addressing the needs of commuters, as well as providing support and valuable services. Provides resources, programs, and support specifically to off-campus students, including the Student Lounge.
  • Advises the Commuting Students Association, working towards creating a more active commuter student body and encouraging frequent, diverse programming.
  • Supervises 12 Commuter Assistants and a part-time Commuter Graduate Intern who help integrate first-year commuters to Fordham and provide on-going support to all commuter students.
  • Spearheads major signature programs in conjunction with student groups such as Commuter Week, an annual fundraiser for charity known as “Thanks-give-way,” and the Commuter Appreciation Reception.
  • Utilizes our online content management system for student groups, Rams Involved to help maintain information, advertise events, and communications to specific populations such as Commuter Students.
  • Coordinates meetings, agendas and logistics for Student Life Council and Student Life Council Executive Board monthly meetings.
  • Supports other Student Involvement areas on large-scale events such as campus-wide social events, Club Leader Summit, senior class events, spring weekend, and other major programs, including new and emerging initiatives.
  • Participates and collaborates on University-wide events such as Homecoming, Commencement, Jubilee, and Admissions Open Houses.
  • Demonstrates professional maturity, excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills.
  • Works both independently and within a highly consultative work environment.
  • Performs other Duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Student Involvement.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Minimum two years of experience in the area of event planning, budget management, leadership, and student programming
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with experience in facilitating workshops, teaching, and training.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of program development and implementation, advising, and group dynamics as necessary to perform the duties designated by this position.
  • Computer literate.
  • Able to demonstrate creativity and flexibility in working on various projects with a variety of constituent groups.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration, Counseling or related area.
Minimum Starting Salary $58,900 (plus on-campus housing)
Maximum Starting Salary $61,500 (plus on-campus housing)
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A579P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/16/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
 
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing Often
Walking Often
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom
Climbing stairs Often
Climbing ladders Seldom
Reaching overhead Seldom
Pulling, pushing Seldom
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Seldom
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in the area of event planning, budget management, leadership, and student programming?
    • Yes
    • No