Program Administrator

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

Job summary

Fordham University seeks a Program Administrator for the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) to provide comprehensive pre-collegiate and dropout prevention services for students in grades 6–12. The role involves counseling, academic services, enrichment planning, mentoring, and supervising volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities include developing year-round programming, coordinating recruitment, maintaining records for NYS reporting, and collaborating with school stakeholders and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with underserved youth (grades 6–12).
• Experience facilitating workshops or groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to navigate public school systems and educational institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement year-round programming and events.
• Assess students' social, emotional, and academic needs for referrals.
• Coordinate student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Maintain records and compliance for NYS reporting.
• Collaborate with school liaisons and community partners.
• Guide interns and volunteers to engage students and families.
• Assist students with college prep, scholarships, and forms.
• Develop workshops for families and students on relevant topics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with underserved youth in a school or youth development setting with particular emphasis on grades 6-12.

Experience with facilitating workshops/groups.

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?

No

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

Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.