Program Administrator

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking a Program Administrator for the Liberty Partnerships Program to deliver comprehensive pre-collegiate and dropout prevention services to middle and high school students. You will design and supervise year-round programming, coordinate workshops on college access, workforce readiness, and life skills, and mentor students with staff and volunteers.

The role emphasizes counseling, academic support, and coordinating with school partners to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity when engaging diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office to support reporting and communication processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, implements, and supervises year-round programming and events to meet academic and social standards.
• Reviews and assesses students' social, emotional, and academic needs to refer to LPP services.
• Coordinates student recruitment and retention efforts and maintains accurate records for reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural competence

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in education, social work, or counseling

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

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 Senior Program Director and Assistant Program Director of Liberty Partnerships Program ( LPP ), the Program Administrator works as a member of a team to provide comprehensive pre-collegiate/dropout prevention services to six through twelfth grade students attending LPP partner schools.
The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include individual and group counseling; academic services, planning enrichment trips; development and implementation of college, workforce, and life skill workshops; development and supervision of a high school/college mentoring program; supervision of volunteers, tutors, and seasonal staff; and maintenance of program records and data collection.
This position may require evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Develops, plans, implements, and supervises year-round programming and events to help students meet academic and social standards.
Reviews and assesses the social/emotional and academic needs of students to refer them to appropriate LPP services.
Coordinates student recruitment and retention efforts.
Maintains accurate records, documentation, and other compliance activities for reporting to New York State Department of Education.
Collaborates with school liaisons, community partners, and university departments for the maintenance and or development of programs and events.
Provides guidance to student interns, volunteers, tutors, and seasonal staff to ensure effective engagement with students and parents.
Assists students in preparing for high school, college, scholarships/financial aid applications, and/or required educational documents.
Develops and implements workshops to educate families, students and/or school staff on relevant issues.

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.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Strong time management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity, with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in addressing challenges and opportunities.
Patience, flexibility, and adaptability when responding to changing priorities, stakeholder needs, and complex situations.
Demonstrated ability to navigate the dynamic environment, policies, procedures, and organizational structures of public school systems and educational institutions.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and community partners.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to leverage technology to support operational efficiency and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, social work, or counseling.
Bilingual, Spanish.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $72,210

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 A1137P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/04/2026

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 Nearly Continuously

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

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

Climbing stairs Seldom

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 bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with underserved youth in a school or youth development setting with particular emphasis on grades 6-12?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with facilitating workshops/groups?
  • Yes
  • No