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Associate Provost for Graduate Programs

Position Number: 4518850
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Associate Provost for Graduate Programs

Office of the Provost, Multiple Campuses

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 acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offertuition remissionfor 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 itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theEmployee 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.

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost provides a centralized level of strategic support and oversight for graduate programs throughout the University.

The Associate Provost, in collaboration with the deans and senior leadership in the Provost's Office, will engage market research to shape Fordham's portfolio of graduate programs, align program modalities with student demand, provide strategic guidance to the University's marketing team to reach key populations of prospective students, assist in realizing Fordham's DEI goals, and help set the enrollment target for each degree program during the annual budget planning process.

Additionally this position will oversee the management of online graduate programs, model continuing student behavior, track all aspects of the various graduate student admissions funnels through Slate, and provide regular forecasts of graduate enrollments for senior leadership.

Essential Functions

Works closely with the Deans' Offices to understand existing graduate academic program offerings and the student populations they serve

Conducts market research to help shape the portfolio of Fordham's graduate program offerings and quantify student and employer demand for high-profile graduate programs

Works closely with relevant deans to set realistic program enrollment goals each year

Compiles recruiting activities and promotes proven enrollment practices across all graduate programs

Develops and coordinates recruiting master calendar for graduate programs at Fordham

Sets marketing objectives for each graduate program in close collaboration with relevant dean and the graduate marketing team

Builds dashboard to monitor graduate enrollment funnels across all programs in real time

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Masters degree

Minimum 7 years of related experience in Higher Education.

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of admissions, recruitment, and financial aid strategies, with particular emphasis on how they apply to graduate education.

Experience with interpreting market research data and developing marketing strategies

Strong communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to DEI practices.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D.

Experience in a similar position working with academic leaders across a range of graduate programs.

Minimum Starting Salary: $144,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $180,000

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

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5727

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