Technologist in Residence

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York is seeking a technical expert at the intersection of systems architecture and policy to lead internal operations for the Law School and to shape the global conversation on responsible AI through conferences and events.

The role combines building internal applications with driving cross-disciplinary initiatives, requiring a strong background in software development, data engineering, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development or data engineering experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, SQL, and modern web frameworks; demonstrated project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Architect a new, high-profile interschool student competition on Law, Technology, and Governance.
• Organize "Law & Tech" symposia with Fordham faculty and NY tech community.
• Advise faculty and staff on safe integration of AI tools into classes and workflows.
• Build and deploy bespoke internal applications for financial tracking, student services, or faculty workflows.
• Audit data silos and create unified dashboards for leadership monitoring school health and efficiency.
• Identify manual, paper-heavy processes and engineer digital-first replacements with privacy and security in mind.

Skills

Programming languages

SQL

Web frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

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.

This position is a two-year residency. This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives at the intersection of systems architecture and legal policy. The time will be split between building the future of Law School internal operations and shaping the global conversation on the responsible use of AI through high-impact public conferences, events, and management of anew student competition.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the primary architect for a new, high-profile interschool student competition related to a cross-disciplinary simulation competition on Law, Technology, and Governance.
• Organizes "Law & Tech" symposia that bring together Fordham’s academic faculty and the New York tech community.
• Acts as a resident advisor for faculty and staff on how to safely integrate AI tools into their classes and workflows.
• Builds and deploys bespoke internal applications to streamline financial tracking, student services, or faculty workflows.
• Audits fragmented data silos across law school departments and creates unified dashboards for the Associate Dean to monitor school health and efficiency.
• Identifies manual "paper-heavy" processes and engineers digital-first replacements that respect the privacy and security requirements of a legal institution.

Essential Functions Note

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

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development or data engineering experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, SQL , and modern web frameworks.
• Demonstrated project management ability to take a project from "vague administrative pain point" to "deployed software solution."

Preferred Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree or background in legal theory.
• Familiarity with LLM orchestration is highly preferred.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $93,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $115,000

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

Posting Number A1068P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/13/2026

Special Instructions

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 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
• 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 or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of professional software development or data engineering experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in at least one programming language, SQL, and modern web frameworks?
  • Yes
  • No