College at 60 Program Director

Fordham University Portal; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,321,000 - 3,985,000; Part time

Job summary

Fordham University invites applications for a Part‑Time Program Director to lead the College at 60, with day‑to‑day management and strategic oversight. The role emphasizes innovative leadership, program development, enrollment growth, and community engagement.

The Director will supervise a Program Assistant, design marketing efforts, and strengthen partnerships while aligning with Fordham’s Jesuit values and cura personalis.

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, set annual goals and align initiatives with the university’s priorities.
• Lead expansion and quality of online offerings with accessibility and consistency.
• Oversee faculty matters: recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and development.
• Supervise the Program Assistant and manage day‑to‑day operations.
• Develop marketing and recruitment strategies with university stakeholders.
• Design and deliver student enrichment programming each term.
• Serve as ambassador for College at 60 and strengthen external partnerships.
• Advise the College at 60 student council to foster engagement.
• Use data and assessment to drive enrollment and learning outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Office skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Digital communication tools

Job description

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.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies 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.

This role is suited for an innovative and entrepreneurial leader committed to expanding access to lifelong learning, with a particular focus on engaging and serving senior learners through high‑quality, inclusive programming.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, the Program Director will shape and execute the vision for College at 60, overseeing program development, enrollment growth, and community engagement. The Director will supervise a Program Assistant (dotted‑line), providing direction on operations, scheduling, and participant support.

The Director will play a central role in strengthening the program’s visibility and impact by building partnerships, enhancing program offerings, and fostering a dynamic learning community for older adults both within the university and the external community.

Essential Functions

Provides 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.

Leads the expansion and continuous improvement of online offerings, ensuring instructional quality, accessibility, and consistency with the program’s established standards of excellence.

Oversees 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.

Supervises, mentors, and supports the Program Assistant; direct day‑to‑day operations, including program logistics and participant services.

Develops and implements a comprehensive marketing and recruitment strategy in partnership with University stakeholders.

Designs and delivers student enrichment programming each term that promotes lifelong learning, intellectual engagement, and social connection among participants.

Serves as a visible ambassador for College at 60, strengthening relationships with internal and external partners and ensures alignment with Fordham’s Jesuit values and commitment to cura personalis.

Advises and supports the College at 60 student council, fostering student engagement and collaboration for program outcomes.

Essential Functions Note

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

Additional Functions

Uses data and assessment to evaluate program effectiveness, inform decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement in enrollment, satisfaction, and learning outcomes.

Performs 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

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

Physical Activity

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

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.

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