Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services

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 of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services Position Number A10835 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department Dean of Students LC Campus Lincoln Center Work Arrangement Onsite Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student Involvement, the Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Commuter Student Services serves as the dedicated leader of a comprehensive Commuter Student Services (CSS) program to increase engagement, academic and co-curricular success, and retention. This includes assessing/addressing the needs of commuters, and coordinating a variety support services and programs including coordinating activities in the Garden Level Student Lounge, updating the Commuter Student (CSS) website, and all social media communications.

This position also provides general support for programming, leadership development and events and initiatives in the Office for Student Involvement.

This position requires some evening and weekend hours while working primarily 10 am -6 pm onsite.

Essential Functions

Advises the Commuting Students Association to develop an active commuter student body and encourage frequent diverse programming.

Supervises 8 Commuter First Year Mentors (CFM) and a part-time CFM Student Coordinator who helps integrate first-year commuters to Fordham and provides ongoing support to Commuter First Year Mentors.

Spearheads major signature programs in conjunction with student groups such as Commuter Appreciation Week, Commuter First-Year Mentor and Resident First-Year Mentor programs, Mid-day Breakfast programs, and Resident/Commuter joint programs.

Works closely with the Director to review and implement research-based strategies to enhance commuter retention and work with partners in the colleges and other areas.

Utilizes an online content management system for student groups, Rams Involved, to help maintain information, advertise events, and communicate with specific populations such as Commuter Students.

Coordinates meetings and agendas for CSA meetings.

Supports other Student Involvement areas on large-scale events such as campus-wide social events, Club Leader Summit, senior class events, Spring Weekend, and other major programs.

Builds student leader, administrative, and academic partnerships to increase engagement and retention.

Increases commuter student alumni engagement. Work closely with the Director on initiatives; utilize research based strategies to achieve increased commuter engagement.

Serves as a conduct officer and Administrative Support Person (ASP) for conduct, Title IX, and CARE cases

Collaborates on University-wide events such as Homecoming, President's Ball, FCLC Concert, Commencement, FCLC Block Party, Family Weekend, and Admissions Open Houses to increase commuter engagement.

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 Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of event planning, budget management, leadership, and student programming.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of program development and implementation, advising, and group dynamics as necessary to perform the duties designated by this position.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and training skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills and experience multitasking with various projects and competing priorities.

Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree (or pursuit of) in Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or related area.

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555 Maximum Starting Salary $67,887 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1140P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 09/14/2026 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 Nearly Continuously Standing Often Walking Often Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required Climbing stairs Not Required Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required 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., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.