Assistant Director, Global Partners

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 Assistant Director, Global Partners Position Number A11295 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department GBA Administrative Campus Lincoln Center Work Arrangement Hybrid Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Global Initiatives and Partnerships (Associate Dean of Academic Programs, LC) and working closely with the Associate Director of Global Initiatives, the Assistant Director, Global Partners supports the growth and maintenance of the Gabelli School of Business's Global Academic Partnerships at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Essential Functions

Works collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Global Initiatives and Partnerships and the Assistant Dean, Global Partners to identify and implement targeted outreach strategies that increase student conversion rates from MOU partner institutions across 2+2, 3+1+1, and 4+1 pathways.

Executes and maintains Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Supplemental Letters of Agreements (SLOAs), Statements of Work, and other contractual documents for academic and global partners in support of the Associate Director, Global Initiatives.

Develops and executes recruitment campaigns tailored to partner institutions and organizes in-person and virtual information sessions, campus visits, and events in collaboration with Graduate Admission to increase awareness and applications.

Serves as the primary point of contact for MOU partner institutions by cultivating relationships with institutional liaisons, conducting regular check-ins and annual partnership reviews, coordinating strategic planning meetings, and identifying opportunities to expand existing agreements through new degree pathways, program eligibility, and preferred admissions terms.

Coordinates with Gabelli faculty, the Registrar, Undergraduate Advising, Graduate Admission, Graduate Student Success, and academic departments to facilitate curriculum alignment, credit transfer, degree articulation, and programming that supports pathway students and promotes student success.

Develops and coordinates student engagement initiatives, including a peer ambassador program for students from partner institutions to promote Gabelli programs and strengthen relationships with partner schools.

Tracks and analyzes enrollment and partnership performance by maintaining dashboards, monitoring pipeline activity and engagement metrics, conducting annual partnership assessments, benchmarking against peer institutions, and providing data-driven recommendations to strengthen partnership outcomes and enrollment growth.

Conducts annual reviews of each MOU partnership to assess ROI, enrollment performance, and opportunities for renegotiation or expansion. Benchmarks Gabelli's pipeline program performance against peer business schools with similar articulation agreements. Provides data-driven recommendations on partnership prioritization.

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

Coordinates and manages Visiting International Academic Delegations by developing itineraries, coordinating academic and logistical arrangements, serving as the primary contact for visiting delegations, and organizing educational and cultural programming, including site visits and collaborative program activities for institutions like the United Nations and Federal Reserve.

In coordination with the Associate Dean, manages and supports the NYC Business Immersion (Study Tour) programs by overseeing budgets, course registration, hotel accommodations, site visits, and other program logistics to ensure successful program delivery.

Represents the Gabelli School of Business at partner institution events, recruitment fairs, academic convenings, and other outreach activities to strengthen institutional relationships and enhance the School's global presence.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated strong communication skills to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.

Proven ability to work on multiple programs simultaneously with high attention to detail.

Ability to serve as a positive brand ambassador for the Gabelli School when interfacing with stakeholders.

A collaborative team player with the ability to build strong professional relationships across departments.

Maintains the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive student and institutional data.

A deep appreciation for the Jesuit tradition and a commitment to integrating its values into global programming.

Preferred Qualifications Minimum Starting Salary $83,000 Maximum Starting Salary $88,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1171P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 10/26/2026 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) Often Hearing, Listening, Talking Often Standing Often Walking Often Running Seldom Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom Climbing stairs Seldom Climbing ladders Seldom Reaching overhead Seldom Pulling, pushing Seldom Shoveling Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds Seldom Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

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