Senior Administrative Manager for MBA and Specialty Graduate Programs

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Fordham University in New York is seeking a Senior Administrative Manager for MBA and Specialty Graduate Programs. The role provides high‑level administrative support to program leadership and helps deliver academic and enrichment experiences.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean, you will coordinate program operations, manage budgets and reimbursements, support global immersion travel, and contribute to special events within the MBA and specialty programs.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, higher education administration, management, finance, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration, finance or related field.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Mansioni

• Reports to the Senior Assistant Dean and supports MBA and specialty graduate programs’ priorities.
• Provides administrative, operational, and student services support to the MBA Program Director.
• Coordinates Global immersion travel and logistics for MBA programs.
• Supports Special Events and administrative functions including GabelliPlus sessions.
• Manages operating enrichment funds: preparing and tracking expense reports and reimbursements.
• Develops partnerships with university offices and external stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Communication

Time management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Budgeting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Administrative Manager for MBA and Specialty Graduate Programs

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.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean, the Senior Administrative Manager for MBA and Specialty Graduate Programs supports the strategic, administrative, operational, and student-service priorities of the Full-Time MBA, Professional MBA, and other specialty graduate programs.

The position provides high-level administrative support to program leadership and works closely with the Senior Assistant Dean, Program Directors, and key University partners to ensure the effective delivery of academic and enrichment experiences. This position plays an important role in coordinating program operations, managing budgets and reimbursements, supporting global immersion experiences and special events, and maintaining strong working relationships.

The position requires sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced academic environment.

Essential Functions

Reports to the Senior Assistant Dean, to contribute to the strategic priorities of the full-time MBA, professional MBA, and other specialty graduate programs.

Provides administrative, operational, and student services support to the Program Director of the MBA programs.

Supports the Senior Assistant Dean and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies by coordinating and executing Global immersion travel and logistics for the MBA programs and other specialty programs.

Supports the Full-Time MBA and Professional MBA for special events and administrative functions including GabelliPlus sessions.

Provides primary budget management support for the operating enrichment funds for the MBA and specialty programs including preparing and tracking expense reports and reimbursement requests for associate dean and senior assistant dean, as well as processing general invoice payments associated with the MBA program enrichment.

Works independently and within a team on special events/projects, as well as ongoing and nonrecurring projects.

Develops and maintains strong partnerships with administrators from partner offices such as Admissions, Gabelli HR, Gabelli budget team, Office of International Students (OIS) services, and Alumni Affairs as well as other offices throughout the University.

Essential Functions Note

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

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, higher education administration,management, finance, communications, or a related field.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in administration, finance or other related field.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to advance the objectives and deliver results.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Minimum Hourly Salary

Minimum Hourly Salary 40

Maximum Hourly Salary

Maximum Hourly Salary 40

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

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Not Required

Hearing, Listening, Talking Not Required

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

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.