Senior Associate Director for Student Formation - Fordham University : Job Details

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

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Involvement, the Senior Associate Director for Student Formation oversees all services and programs that support the four-year Formation process for Rose Hill undergraduate students. This position is a critical role that is designed to integrate the Jesuit tenets and mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the University through the role's responsibilities/duties of advising, teamwork, and supervision in order to achieve retention. This position requires the ability to work long hours and work with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and availability to attend to emergent situations on campus as needed.

Essential Functions

Designs and coordinates comprehensive training for Orientation staff including program aspects required by law and regulation and elements central to Fordham's mission related to inclusion, civility, ethics, and community standards.

Manages the optional First Year Formation symposium, including collaborative curriculum development, marketing and retention, assessment, training of staff and student instructors, and excursion management.

Plays a core leadership, management, and planning role on the Assistant Dean for Student Involvement's departmental team and among program and department heads at the Division of Student Affairs level.

Advises Senior Week Committee and oversees related programming for the graduating class, including periodic Senior Nights, the Senior Transitions Program, and Senior Day of Service, and coordinates with the University Secretary on Commencement.

Manages the annual Senior Leadership Awards for the graduating class, including the nomination process, convenes the Selection Committee, and coordinates the Awards Mass, Banquet, and Program.

Advises The Maroon Yearbook and coordinates with the vendors for yearbook portrait-taking and the publication's printing.

Coordinates closely with colleagues in Lincoln Center Student Involvement, Rose Hill's two traditional undergraduate colleges, and multiple relevant departments and University committees including Commencement, Enrolled Class Management Committee, Freshman Core Programming, and Global (international student) Transitions on behalf of Orientation/Formation, the Office for Student Involvement, and/or Rose Hill Student Life.

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.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in (or transferable experiences related to) Orientation, program advisement or event management, a background in student development and an understanding of the tenets of Jesuit, Catholic higher education.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical competency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree.

Salary Information

Minimum Starting Salary: $68,000Maximum Starting Salary: $80,000Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Information

Posting Number: A795PNumber of Vacancies: 1Start Date: ASAPPosting Date: 12/20/2024

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: Not Required
• Climbing stairs: Not Required
• Climbing ladders: Not Required
• Reaching overhead: Not Required
• Pulling, pushing: Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds: Seldom
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds: Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds: Not Required

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

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in (or transferable experiences related to) Orientation, program advisement or event management, and a background in student development?
  • Yes
  • No

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