Director, Alumni & Career Services

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks a Director of Alumni & Career Services to lead the design, development, and implementation of alumni and career programs across campuses, expanding engagement and volunteer opportunities.

This role reports to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and oversees continuing education, licensure prep, student ambassadors, and the London Summer Program, with periodic travel, weekend, and evening work.

Qualifications

• Master’s of Social Work degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social work education, admissions, and/or social work administration/leadership.
• Experience with university data systems (e.g., Banner) and educational platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements comprehensive alumni and career service programs, activities, and strategies to increase short and long-term alumni engagement and volunteer opportunities.
• Oversees MSW professional licensure preparation services and programs.
• Oversees the administration and logistics of continuing education offerings, ensuring GSS compliance as a continuing education provider.
• Assists the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Fordham Office of Alumni Relations in cultivating and expanding GSS alumni relations.
• Provides leadership and administrative oversight to the GSS Student Ambassador Program
• Collaborates with faculty and the Director of Student Services in the administration and logistics of the GSS London Summer Program
• Supports new student recruitment and enrollment initiatives across all degree programs and campus locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Master’s of Social Work degree

Tools

Banner

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.

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.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Director of Alumni & Career Services provides leadership, subject-matter expertise, administrative oversight, and direction for alumni and career services operations.

This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of alumni and career services, programs, and events. Additionally, the Director provides administrative oversight to continuing education and professional licensure preparation programs, the Student Ambassador Program, and the London Summer Program.

This position supports, as necessary, new student recruitment and enrollment activities across all programs and campus locations. Periodic travel, weekend, and evening work required.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops, and implements comprehensive alumni and career service programs, activities, and strategies to increase short and long-term alumni engagement and volunteer opportunities
• Oversees MSW professional licensure preparation services and programs.
• Oversees the administration and logistics of continuing education offerings, ensuring GSS compliance as a continuing education provider.
• Assists the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Fordham Office of Alumni Relations in cultivating and expanding GSS alumni relations.
• Provides leadership and administrative oversight to the GSS Student Ambassador Program
• Collaborates with faculty and the Director of Student Services in the administration and logistics of the GSS London Summer Program
• Supports new student recruitment and enrollment initiatives across all degree programs and campus locations. This includes participating in events, organizing Information Sessions, and engaging with potential students.
• Assist the Admissions Office in evaluating, conducting interviews, and making determinations regarding applications
• Represents Admissions, alumni relations, and career development functions within the University and to external stakeholders, including national organizations and local community partners, to enhance institutional visibility.
• Models and fosters respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all relationships, operations, and programming.
• Develops clear, effective, and diplomatic communication with internal and external stakeholders.

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

Management Responsibilities

Supervises individual contributors (admin, clerical, maintenance) and, based on scope, occasionally other managers. Handles hiring, training, development, performance management, and corrective action, with significant input on compensation decisions.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Master’s of Social Work degree.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in social work education, admissions, and/or social work administration/leadership.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Leadership and initiative in effective problem resolution.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a complex environment.
• Excellent analytic, organizational, and time management capabilities with a high level of attention to detail and sound ethical judgment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relational skills with a customer-service orientation.
• Strong diplomatic communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with university data systems (e.g., Banner) and specialized educational platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

105,000

Maximum Starting Salary

120,000

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1109P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

08/12/2026

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 Often

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Seldom

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.

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 Master’s Degree in Social Work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in social work education, admissions, and/or social work administration/leadership?
  • Yes
  • No