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 campusesin 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.Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture ( CRC ) is seeking an Assistant Director to support the program and the CRC Director by planning and executing events for the public and the University community, generating maximum participation at events and engaging with our audiences to enhance the profile of the CRC and the University. Based at the Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan, the CRC organizes events that host important cultural, religious and intellectual figures - artists and authors, filmmakers and performers, scholars and spiritual leaders - to engage and enlighten audiences on issues of faith and art, religion and politics, ethics and morality. This position is responsible for planning and executing promotional campaigns, maintaining the CRC blog and website; monitoring and maintaining materials for in-office and event needs, and managing administrative functions. This position requires some travel and evening and weekend hours. This position requires a self-starter who has an interest in culture and religion in all its forms and who is conversant with, and committed to, the Jesuit mission of the University.Essential FunctionsCollaborates on strategic planning.Manages the administrative functions of departmental budgets and finances.Develops and manages promotional campaigns to draw a robust and diverse audience.Oversees event planning and execution to ensure it takes place smoothly and efficiently.Plans and executes online and email communication efforts, audience surveys, monthly newsletters, and other forms of outreach.Collects and maintains data regarding promotion, event execution, presenter, and audience feedback. Facilitates payment of expenses, including speaker fees and contractors, to disburse funds in an expeditious time frame.Monitors and maintains materials for event and in-office needs.Prioritizes strengthening current collaborations internally and externally and searching for potential new partners for CRC programming. Represents the CRC at conferences or events if needed.Essential Functions NoteEssential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management ResponsibilitiesManagement 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.Additional FunctionsRequired Qualifications: Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree. Minimum of four years of experience organizing public programs and managing events.Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated skills in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis. Strong social media and marketing skills and capacity for creativity. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multitask various projects and competing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the University. Familiarity with and commitment to the Jesuit educational mission.Preferred QualificationsMinimum Starting SalaryMinimum Starting Salary $65,000Maximum Starting SalaryMaximum Starting Salary $75,000NoteNote Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position?Is this a Union position? NoPosting NumberPosting Number A789PNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies 1Start DateStart Date ASAPPosting DatePosting Date 12/10/2024Special InstructionsEEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity 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 EnvironmentPhysical ActivitySitting OftenRepetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) OftenHearing, Listening, Talking OftenStandingStanding SeldomWalkingWalking SeldomBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, CrawlingBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not RequiredClimbing stairs Not RequiredClimbing laddersClimbing ladders Not RequiredReaching overheadReaching overhead Not RequiredPulling, pushingPulling, pushing Not RequiredShovelingShoveling Not RequiredLifting - up to 20 poundsLifting - up to 20 pounds Not RequiredLifting - up to 50 poundsLifting - up to 50 pounds Not RequiredLifting - over 50 pounds Not RequiredWork Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
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