Director of Auxiliary & Conference 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 of Auxiliary & Conference Services Position Number A11305 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department University Procurement Campus Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, Westchester Work Arrangement Hybrid Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Procurement, Auxiliary & Conference Services, the Director of Auxiliary & Conference Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's auxiliary and conference services portfolio.

The Director oversees non-academic commercial operations, external and enterprise venue bookings, print services, and key third-party retail and service partnerships. The role develops and implements strategies to grow non-tuition revenue, optimize resources, and improve operational efficiency. The Director oversees conference and event management systems and leverages technology, automation, data, and emerging tools to enhance business processes and service delivery.

The role collaborates with University partners, including Dining, Housing, Parking, and Public Safety, to coordinate services and identify operational efficiencies. The Director monitors financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and the long-term sustainability of auxiliary and conference operations.

Essential Functions

Oversees the Enterprise Conference Management Platform, including automated booking workflows, lead routing, contract generation, deposit tracking, calendar integration, and AI-enabled sales tools.

Develops and executes strategies to increase non-tuition revenue by maximizing the use of campus venues, athletic facilities, and specialized spaces during periods of available capacity.

Monitors sales activity, response times, conversion rates, and revenue performance using enterprise scheduling and procurement data to evaluate results and inform leadership decision-making.

Directs the sales pipeline, client intake, and operational fulfillment for summer conferences, academic symposiums, external youth camps, corporate retreats, and non-degree institutional programs.

Oversees location scouting, commercial media filming agreements, production logistics, and filming risk compliance in coordination with University Communications, Risk Management, and General Counsel.

Leads, mentors, and optimizes team workloads across conference sales and operations roles (e.g., Manager, Conference Services & Business Development, Manager, Filming & Business Development), eliminating operational redundancies and aligning staff capacity with high-yield sales opportunities.

Directs performance monitoring and contract compliance for the third-party bookstore operator, tracking commission schedules, course material affordability programs, and service-level compliance.

Administers master agreements for campus vending and corporate beverage partnerships, auditing commission payouts, machine uptime, and stocking SLAs. Conducts formal QBRs and annual performance audits for third-party auxiliary partners to safeguard revenue integrity and service quality.

Provides strategic leadership and oversight to the Senior Associate, Sourcing and Office Services in the governance of the University's central print manufacturing operations (Ram Print) and managed print vendor contracts, driving financial performance, internal chargeback model efficiency, vendor accountability, SLA compliance, equipment lifecycle management, and cost-effective enterprise print solutions.

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

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and contributes to higher-level direction. Typically oversees managers via direct and indirect reports. Responsible for hiring, developing leaders, managing performance, corrective action, and compensation decisions. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in auxiliary services, conference and event management, hospitality or venue sales, commercial operations, or contract administration.

Minimum of 3 years of direct management experience leading professional sales, operations, or administrative teams.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Hands-on experience with modern event/venue management software (Tripleseat, EMS, or Ungerboeck) and familiarity with AI-assisted CRM/prospecting platforms (LinkedIn Automation, AI email agents, e-procurement platforms).

Demonstrated success in commercial contract negotiation, third-party vendor management, commission auditing, and non-tuition revenue generation.

Demonstrated experience overseeing revenue-generating operations, developing business opportunities, and managing third-party vendor or service contracts.

Demonstrated experience leveraging technology, data, and automated workflows to improve operational efficiency, service delivery, and business performance

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in auxiliary services, conference and event management, hospitality or venue sales, commercial operations, or contract administration within higher education or another large, complex organization.

Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience monitoring revenue, expenses, contract performance, and operational metrics.

Excellent leadership, relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizational functions and levels.

Minimum Starting Salary $115,500 Maximum Starting Salary $135,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1176P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 10/27/2026 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 Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom Climbing stairs Often Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Seldom Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Seldom Lifting - up to 50 pounds Seldom 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.