Director, Alumni & Career 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 Director, Alumni & Career Services Position Number A11175 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department School Of Social Service Campus Lincoln Center, Westchester Work Arrangement Onsite Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Director of Alumni & Career Services provides leadership, subject-matter expertise, administrative oversight, and direction for alumni and career services operations.

This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of alumni and career services, programs, and events. Additionally, the Director provides administrative oversight to continuing education and professional licensure preparation programs, the Student Ambassador Program, and the London Summer Program.

This position supports, as necessary, new student recruitment and enrollment activities across all programs and campus locations. Periodic travel, weekend, and evening work required.

Essential Functions

Designs, develops, and implements comprehensive alumni and career service programs, activities, and strategies to increase short and long-term alumni engagement and volunteer opportunities

Oversees MSW professional licensure preparation services and programs.

Oversees the administration and logistics of continuing education offerings, ensuring GSS compliance as a continuing education provider.

Assists the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Fordham Office of Alumni Relations in cultivating and expanding GSS alumni relations.

Provides leadership and administrative oversight to the GSS Student Ambassador Program

Collaborates with faculty and the Director of Student Services in the administration and logistics of the GSS London Summer Program

Supports new student recruitment and enrollment initiatives across all degree programs and campus locations. This includes participating in events, organizing Information Sessions, and engaging with potential students.

Assist the Admissions Office in evaluating, conducting interviews, and making determinations regarding applications

Represents Admissions, alumni relations, and career development functions within the University and to external stakeholders, including national organizations and local community partners, to enhance institutional visibility.

Models and fosters respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all relationships, operations, and programming.

Develops clear, effective, and diplomatic communication with internal and external stakeholders.

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Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Supervises individual contributors (admin, clerical, maintenance) and, based on scope, occasionally other managers. Handles hiring, training, development, performance management, and corrective action, with significant input on compensation decisions. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Master's of Social Work degree.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in social work education, admissions, and/or social work administration/leadership.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Leadership and initiative in effective problem resolution.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a complex environment.

Excellent analytic, organizational, and time management capabilities with a high level of attention to detail and sound ethical judgment.

Exceptional interpersonal and relational skills with a customer-service orientation.

Strong diplomatic communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

Ability to function independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated technical proficiency with university data systems (e.g., Banner) and specialized educational platforms.

Preferred Qualifications Minimum Starting Salary 105,000 Maximum Starting Salary 120,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1109P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 08/12/2026 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 Seldom Walking Seldom 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 Not Required 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.