Dean's Office Operations Director & Communications Lead

FORDHAM University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks a Director of Dean’s Office Operations to manage the Dean’s speeches, communications, calendar, and liaison with internal and external offices. The role focuses on maximizing the Dean’s presence, coordinating meetings with donors, alumni, university leaders, and partners.

Essential duties include drafting speeches, shaping communications and social media, handling correspondence, and coordinating travel and events while ensuring confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 2 years in an administrative role in an academic or executive setting.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, interpersonal and writing skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the Dean’s Office and external parties to arrange meetings and events.
• Prepare drafts of the Dean’s speeches and remarks.
• Advise on communications and social media strategies for the Dean’s Office.
• Manage correspondence and the Dean’s calendar with careful planning and coordination.
• Plan and manage Dean’s Office events, travel arrangements, and expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Speech writing

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Calendar management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

LinkedIn

Calendar management tools

Job description

Fordham University in New York seeks a Director of Dean’s Office Operations to manage the Dean’s speeches, communications, calendar, and liaison with internal and external offices. The role focuses on maximizing the Dean’s presence, coordinating meetings with donors, alumni, university leaders, and partners.

Essential duties include drafting speeches, shaping communications and social media, handling correspondence, and coordinating travel and events while ensuring confidentiality and