Assistant Director for Leadership and Commuter Student Services
Job Description
Assistant Director for Leadership and Commuter Student Services
Student Activities, Rose Hill
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located
in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000
undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
∙ Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits
package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life,
and disability insurance.
∙ We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
∙ A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
∙ As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal
program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain
public and certain nonprofit employers.
∙ As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides
generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days,
6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between
Christmas and New year.
∙ University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to
help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family,
life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-
agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/
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.
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.
∙ Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the
goals of Jesuit Education.
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.
FLSA: Exempt
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/6869
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 9 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.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
protected categories
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