Job Description

Senior Advisor to the Dean

Law School, Lincoln Center

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

Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, the Senior Advisor to the Dean

plays a crucial role in providing senior-level support and managing

significant projects and activities for the Dean’s Office.

 

This position involves strategic oversight of partnerships, operations, outreach, and planning efforts. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of

managing the Dean’s Office with efficiency and executing key initiatives.

 

Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work is required

 

Essential Functions        

• Leads and guides the Dean’s projects and strategic planning efforts, ensuring timely progress and achievement of goals.
• Forges and maintains professional relationships to enhance the law school’s community engagement, leadership, and public affairs objectives, serving as a key liaison for the Dean.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Dean’s Office, coordinating and preparing materials for meetings and events.
• Researches and advises on the adoption of legal degree and non-degree programs given their value to legal institutions and fit with Fordham Law School.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and systems to support the Dean’s objectives effectively.
• Participates in meetings with certain stakeholders.
• Ensures the minutes of faculty meetings are properly recorded.
• Represents the Dean at various meetings the Dean cannot attend.
• Manages communication flow within the Dean’s Office and other departments to ensure clarity and effectiveness.
• Employs problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues requiring the Dean’s intervention, maintaining confidentiality, and providing support and advice.
• Optimizes the Dean’s calendar, delegating scheduling and administrative tasks to enhance productivity.
• Assists in preparing speeches, talking points, and other communications on behalf of the Dean.

 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Management Responsibilities  

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

         

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• Juris Doctor degree
• Minimum of five years of higher education administration

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and effective judgment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in handling confidential and sensitive information.

 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a senior team.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic and operational success of the Dean’s Office, requiring a blend of leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in public institutions

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $125,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7493

 

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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