College at 60 Program Director

FORDHAM University; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,314,725 - 3,977,670; Part time

Job summary

Fordham University’s College at 60 is seeking a Part‑Time Program Director to lead the development, day‑to‑day management, and strategic oversight of the College at 60 program. You will shape and execute the vision, oversee program development, enrollment growth, and community engagement.

You will supervise a Program Assistant, strengthen visibility, build partnerships, and foster a dynamic learning community for older adults both within the university and in the external community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with social media and basic digital communication tools.
• Strong office and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in adult learning, lifelong learning, and programming for senior citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for College at 60, including setting annual goals, identifying opportunities for program growth, and aligning initiatives with Fordham University’s mission and institutional priorities.
• Lead the expansion and continuous improvement of online offerings, ensuring instructional quality, accessibility, and consistency with the program’s established standards of excellence.
• Oversee all faculty‑related matters, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, evaluation, and ongoing development; foster a culture of teaching excellence and innovation that enhances the student experience.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the Program Assistant; direct day‑to‑day operations, including program logistics and participant services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and recruitment strategy in partnership with university stakeholders.
• Design and deliver student enrichment programming each term that promotes lifelong learning, intellectual engagement, and social connection among participants.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for College at 60, strengthening relationships with internal and external partners and ensuring alignment with Fordham’s Jesuit values and commitment to cura personalis.
• Advise and support the College at 60 student council, fostering student engagement and collaboration for program outcomes.

Skills

Office skills

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adult learning

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

Program Director – College at 60 (Part‑Time)

College at 60 is an educational initiative of Fordham University’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The School invites applications for a Part‑Time Program Director to lead the development, day‑to‑day management, and strategic oversight of the College at 60 program. The Program Director will shape and execute the vision for College at 60, oversee program development, enrollment growth, and community engagement, supervise a Program Assistant, strengthen the program’s visibility, build partnerships, and foster a dynamic learning community for older adults both within the university and the external community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for College at 60, including setting annual goals, identifying opportunities for program growth, and aligning initiatives with Fordham University’s mission and institutional priorities.
• Lead the expansion and continuous improvement of online offerings, ensuring instructional quality, accessibility, and consistency with the program’s established standards of excellence.
• Oversee all faculty‑related matters, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, evaluation, and ongoing development; foster a culture of teaching excellence and innovation that enhances the student experience.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the Program Assistant; direct day‑to‑day operations, including program logistics and participant services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and recruitment strategy in partnership with university stakeholders.
• Design and deliver student enrichment programming each term that promotes lifelong learning, intellectual engagement, and social connection among participants.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for College at 60, strengthening relationships with internal and external partners and ensuring alignment with Fordham’s Jesuit values and commitment to cura personalis.
• Advise and support the College at 60 student council, fostering student engagement and collaboration for program outcomes.

Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

• Use data and assessment to evaluate program effectiveness, inform decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement in enrollment, satisfaction, and learning outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with social media and basic digital communication tools.

Required Qualifications – Knowledge and Skills

• Strong office and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in adult learning, lifelong learning, and programming for senior citizens.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Compensation

• Minimum hourly salary: $25
• Maximum hourly salary: $30
• Union affiliation: N/A

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence 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

• Sitting – Not Required
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) – Nearly Continuously
• Hearing, Listening, Talking – Nearly Continuously
• Standing – Not Required
• Walking – Not Required
• Running – Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling – Not Required
• Climbing stairs – Not Required
• Climbing ladders – Not Required
• Reaching overhead – Not Required
• Pulling, pushing – Not Required
• Shoveling – Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Not Required
• 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.