Manager of Business and Recruitment

Fordham University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University’s Theatre Program at Lincoln Center seeks a Manager of Business and Recruitment to oversee the budget, accounting, and recruitment processes with exceptional administrative skill and financial acumen.

Reporting to the Chair and program directors, the role advances equity, accessibility, and inclusion in theatre education, coordinates auditions for roughly six hundred prospective students each year, and supports collaboration with HR, Accounts Payable, and the Dean’s office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees department budget and accounting.
• Manages recruitment processes and vendor payments.
• Coordinates auditions and pre-registration communications.
• Partners with Accounts Payable, HR, and Dean’s Office.
• Executes equity, accessibility and inclusion in recruitment strategies.
• Stores and manages department archives and files.

Skills

Independent work

Financial operations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

About Fordham 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.

Position Details Position Information About Fordham 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 Manager of Business and Recruitment

Position Number A03425

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Theatre Program

Campus Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Onsite

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary Reporting to the Chair of the Department and under the guidance of Theatre and Visual Arts Program Directors, the Manager of Business and Recruitment oversees departmental activities, including managing the budget, accounting, and recruitment processes with exceptional administrative skill and financial acumen. This role reflects a deep commitment to equity, access, and inclusion, as well as a passion for the arts and arts education within a university setting.

• Provides oversight of the budget. Works with the Theatre Program Director, Visual Arts Program Director, Exhibition Coordinator, and Director of Production to direct and prioritize resources. Develops, tracks, and adheres to the department budget.


• Works with the Department Secretary to process check requests, budget transfers, purchase orders, and guest artist payments.


• Communicates with Accounts Payable, Human Resources, and the Provost’s Office.


• Obtains royalties for 4 mainstage and 20 studio plays; purchases scripts.


• Hires photographers and videographers for mainstage shows.


• Coordinates with Dean’s office in pre-registering incoming theatre majors for theatre classes. This includes preparing copies of a letter advising students of registration procedures and important theatre news (what to bring, date of first theatre meeting, how to meet advisor, etc.) to be included with letters sent by Dean’s office.


• Manages archives with the assistance of one or two student interns in creating yearly scrapbook with photos, playbills, postcards, special event flyers, press clippings, ad clippings, etc. Stores yearly files with DVDs of photos, videos, any and all clippings from events that happened throughout the year.


• Executes recruitment strategies through the lens of equity, accessibility, and inclusion.


• Schedules and coordinates auditions and interviews for approximately six hundred prospective theatre students each year (four audition days in NYC , and a national audition tour to Chicago and LA).

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

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 Attends program meetings and recruitment events.

Additional Functions Organizes administrative offices and handles purchasing for program events.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in handling a wide range of administrative tasks.

• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.


• Firm experience and proficiency in financial operations.


• Demonstrated effectiveness in business and/or academic administration.


• Excellent ability to delegate, prioritize, follow through, and manage projects.


• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.


• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.


• Strong communication skills.


• Strong work ethic and flexibility in managing varying workloads.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.


• Firm commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusion.


• Passion for theater and arts education.

Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree.

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555

Maximum Starting Salary $83,200

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

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number A1183P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 11/05/2026

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.