Job Details

Senior Advisor to the Vice President

Position Number: 6255459
Location: New York, New York
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

Senior Advisor to the Vice President

VP Mission Integration and Planning, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Mission Integration and Ministry, the Senior Advisor to the Vice President directs all essential functions of the Vice President's office in support of the strategic goals of the Mission office. This position manages all correspondence, communications, budgets and projects spearheaded by the Vice President to ensure the success of the work of the Mission office. This position requires minimal travel and some evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President of Mission Integration and Ministry, assisting with operational, policy, personnel, and strategic matters.

Manages departmental and divisional finances, including budget preparation, financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, and other logistical support.

Coordinates with divisional directors, staff, and members of the President's office to ensure smooth operations and address business needs.

Oversees internal communications related to the division's mission, engaging the Fordham community and key external stakeholders.

Organizes and manages division-related events, including logistics, strategic planning, and implementation.

Liaises with donors and collaborates with Development and University Relations to support stewardship and fundraising efforts.

Supports the Board of Trustees' Mission and Social Justice Committee, including preparation of materials, meeting coordination, strategic advising, and minute-taking.

Implements mission-related assessment and evaluation processes, such as the Mission Priority Examen.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum of five years of administrative support experience, including support to senior-level positions.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Willingness and ability to learn and use new technological applications, as required, including financial management software.

Demonstrated ability to perform key financial management functions.

Extremely well organized, extraordinary attention to detail, and the ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and with professionalism in a fast-paced office environment.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.

High level of discretion and judgement, particularly with confidential information.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with and commitment to the Jesuit educational mission.

Valid US Driver's License.

Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $87,000

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

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9403

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 9 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.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer €" Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories