Assistant Director, Commuter Student Involvement

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 67 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Tuition Remission

Generous Time Off

Resumo da oferta

Fordham University in New York seeks an Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services to lead a comprehensive CSS program, coordinate activities, and manage communications to boost commuter engagement and retention.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in event planning, budgeting, and student programming, with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills; some evenings and weekends may be required, with typical onsite hours.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in event planning, budget management, leadership, and student programming.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills; strong organizational abilities; proficient with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsabilidades

• Advise the Commuting Students Association to foster an active commuter student community and diverse programs.
• Supervise 8 Commuter First Year Mentors and a part-time coordinator.
• Lead signature programs such as Commuter Appreciation Week and Joint programs with housing and student groups.
• Collaborate with the Director to implement research-based strategies to improve commuter retention.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Presentation

Training

Organization

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services

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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

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

Title of Position

Title of Position Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services

Reporting to the Director of Student Involvement, the Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services serves as the dedicated leader of a comprehensive Commuter Student Services ( CSS ) program to increase engagement, academic and co-curricular success, and retention. This includes assessing/addressing the needs of commuters, and coordinating a variety support services and programs including coordinating activities in the Garden Level Student Lounge, updating the Commuter Student ( CSS ) website, and all social media communications.

This position also provides general support for programming, leadership development and events and initiatives in the Office for Student Involvement.

This position requires some evening and weekend hours while working primarily 10 am -6 pm onsite.

Essential Functions

Advises the Commuting Students Association to develop an active commuter student body and encourage frequent diverse programming.

Supervises 8 Commuter First Year Mentors ( CFM ) and a part-time CFM Student Coordinator who helps integrate first-year commuters to Fordham and provides ongoing support to Commuter First Year Mentors.

Spearheads major signature programs in conjunction with student groups such as Commuter Appreciation Week, Commuter First-Year Mentor and Resident First-Year Mentor programs, Mid-day Breakfast programs, and Resident/Commuter joint programs.

Works closely with the Director to review and implement research-based strategies to enhance commuter retention and work with partners in the colleges and other areas.

Utilizes an online content management system for student groups, Rams Involved, to help maintain information, advertise events, and communicate with specific populations such as Commuter Students.

Coordinates meetings and agendas for CSA 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.

Builds student leader, administrative, and academic partnerships to increase engagement and retention.

Increases commuter student alumni engagement. Work closely with the Director on initiatives; utilize research based strategies to achieve increased commuter engagement.

Serves as a conduct officer and Administrative Support Person ( ASP ) for conduct, Title IX, and CARE cases

Collaborates on University-wide events such as Homecoming, President’s Ball, FCLC Concert, Commencement, FCLC Block Party, Family Weekend, and Admissions Open Houses to increase commuter engagement.

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.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of event planning, budget management, leadership, and student programming.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of program development and implementation, advising, and group dynamics as necessary to perform the duties designated by this position.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and training skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills and experience multitasking with various projects and competing priorities.

Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree (or pursuit of) in Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or related area.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $67,887

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number

Posting Number A1140P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/14/2026

Special Instructions

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

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

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 Seldom

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., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of event planning, budget management, leadership, and student programming?
  • Yes
  • No