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
Reporting to the Director of Prestigious Programs, the Executive Secretary
provides administrative support for Campion staff at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center
∙ Assists in operational planning and day-to-day administrative operations.
Manages office calendars.
∙ Serves as first point of contact with the office: answers phones; greets in-
person students, staff, and faculty; monitors the corporate email account
and responds to email inquiries; directs candidates to information and
advising appointments; distributes student intake forms.
∙ Assists with outreach campaigns to students and alumni/ae: drafts and
sends outreach and “next steps” emails, schedules mailings, tracks
replies. Assists student workers with fliers. Creates and updates
spreadsheets of potential candidates.
∙ Provides administrative support for fellowship applications (e.g., Fulbright,
Truman, Goldwater, Boren, Gilman, Critical Language Scholarship): drafts
emails and interest forms, creates online files, gathers documents, pulls
information from online systems, tracks student engagement, uploads
supporting documents to fellowship portals.
∙ Works closely with the Director and Associate Director to plan and carry
out information sessions and events (online and on all campuses):
schedules sessions, sends emails, tracks attendees, reserves location,
orders food, fosters a warm and welcoming event.
∙ Uses online systems (e.g., Finbuy, Finpay, Banner Finance) to order office
supplies and track budget expenses in collaboration with the University
Director.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
∙ Creates and manages spreadsheets of faculty and staff who support the
fellowship process; drafts letters of recognition for them.
∙ Schedules in-person and zoom meetings for Campion staff with campus
and external stakeholders, books rooms and creates zoom meetings.
∙ Makes travel arrangements for University Director and other Campion staff
to attend meetings and conferences, acts as delegate for monthly
expenses on corporate cards.
∙ Provides research support and reports to Campion staff as needed.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙ High school diploma or equivalent
∙ Higher education experience
∙ Demonstrated Writing Ability
∙ Mandatory Competency Testing.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and
Google Suite (mail, docs, sheets, slides, calendar, forms, drives).
∙ Familiarity with Banner Student, Banner Finance, Banner Administrative,
∙ Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, e.g., FMP, Hub,
Blackboard, fellowship portals, Terminal4.
∙ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including solid
∙ Flexible self-starter who can work independently.
∙ Team player present for and attentive to the busy periods and deadlines
∙ Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,051.06
Maximum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,051.06
Union Affiliation: Local 153
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7171
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
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
