"Coordinator, Programs and Operations"

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

Center for Community Engaged Learning

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Academic Development and Administration, the Program Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the operations, logistics, and program delivery of the Center. Working closely with faculty, students, and community partners, the Coordinator ensures the smooth execution of community-engaged courses, events, and initiatives that advance the university's mission of civic learning, public scholarship, and social responsibility. This position requires occasional weekend and evening work and possible travel.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates off-campus Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course activities, including scheduling and obtaining financial approvals.
• Liaises with CEL faculty and community partners to plan course activities and deliverables.
• Manages logistical needs for CEL courses, such as securing MetroCard/OMNY cards, processing travel requests, and arranging supplies and materials for faculty and students.
• Plans and executes center-sponsored events, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring clear communication and seamless delivery.
• Oversees room reservations, catering, and audiovisual needs for departmental events.
• Tracks and manages departmental budgets; processes CEL and the Bronx Research Institute for Community Solutions (BRICS) expenses, course invoices, reimbursements, and ensures compliance with university financial procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of CEL courses, BRICS projects, program participation, partnership activities, and program outcomes.
• Assists with onboarding and training of independent contractors, graduate assistants, and student fellows.
• Coordinates regular communication with key campus and community stakeholders, including program updates and event announcements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in program coordination, event planning, or a related administrative role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary

Minimum Salary: $64,597.50

Maximum Salary: $64,597.50