"Assistant Dean for Sophomores"

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.

Department

Gabelli School of Business Undergraduate

Campus

Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Director for Rose Hill Advising, the Assistant Dean for Sophomores works in collaboration with other advising deans, the personal and professional development staff, and colleagues throughout the business school and university to ensure the academic success of the sophomore class. The Assistant Dean works with students individually on registration, curricular requirements, and academic progress, and leads large-group advising sessions on topics that contribute to student development. Additionally, they serve as an instrumental administrative leader for the implementation of the business integrated core curriculum.

Essential Functions

Advises Gabelli sophomores on issues relating to registration, business core requirements, major discernment/declaration, and other curricular issues. Manages ongoing student review and academic auditing to ensure student persistence. Monitors academic progress, and implements probation, suspension, and/or termination decisions. Identifies appropriate academic interventions for students in conjunction with Student Support Specialist, class deans, and advisors. Leads administrative responsibilities related to the business integrated core curriculum for sophomores, including but not limited to development and implementation of cohort registration materials to be used by all advisors, cohort registration, and cohort enrollment planning. Coordinates with the Assistant Director for Academic Administration to support the development of cohort team assignments and address team dynamics throughout the term. Coordinates with the Director of Student Athlete Support and the GSB Assistant Dean for Specialized Advising to ensure appropriate registration for their populations. Oversees the Rose Hill major declaration process for sophomore students, coordinating the declaration period as well as major discernment advising in conjunction with academic areas. Coordinates and instructs the Integrated Learning Community for Global Business, inclusive of supporting resident selection, leading curriculum/ enrollment planning, and providing experiential learning opportunities as part of the program. Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives to support the study abroad application process for sophomore students, including applications for the London Centre as well as external programs.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree. Minimum of 3 years of experience advising students in a business education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or EdD preferred. Higher Education Experience.