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Senior Advisor to the Dean
Senior Advisor to the DeanLaw School, Lincoln Center
Fordham University
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Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. ÂFounded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers aÂcomprehensive and competitive benefits packageÂto its employees, which includesÂmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offerÂtuition remissionÂfor employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b)Âretirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),ÂFordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan ForgivenessÂ(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of itsÂwork-life balanceÂprogram, the University providesÂgenerous PTOÂincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andÂholidaysÂthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to theÂEmployee Assistance ProgramÂ(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.
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Hybrid Policy:ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, the Senior Advisor to the Dean
plays a crucial role in providing senior-level support and managing significant projects and activities for the Dean’s Office.
This position involves strategic oversight of partnerships, operations, outreach, and planning efforts. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of
managing the Dean’s Office with efficiency and executing key initiatives.
Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work is required
Essential FunctionsÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
- Leads and guides the Dean’s projects and strategic planning efforts, ensuring timely progress and achievement of goals.
- Forges and maintains professional relationships to enhance the law school’s community engagement, leadership, and public affairs objectives, serving as a key liaison for the Dean.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the Dean’s Office, coordinating and preparing materials for meetings and events.
- Researches and advises on the adoption of legal degree and non-degree programs given their value to legal institutions and fit with Fordham Law School.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, and systems to support the Dean’s objectives effectively.
- Participates in meetings with certain stakeholders.
- Ensures the minutes of faculty meetings are properly recorded.
- Represents the Dean at various meetings the Dean cannot attend.
- Manages communication flow within the Dean’s Office and other departments to ensure clarity and effectiveness.
- Employs problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues requiring the Dean’s intervention, maintaining confidentiality, and providing support and advice.
- Optimizes the Dean’s calendar, delegating scheduling and administrative tasks to enhance productivity.
- Assists in preparing speeches, talking points, and other communications on behalf of the Dean.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management ResponsibilitiesÂÂ
Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Required Qualifications: Education and ExperienceÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
- Juris Doctor degree
- Minimum of five years of higher education administration
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Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsÂÂÂÂÂ
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and effective judgment.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a senior team.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic and operational success of the Dean’s Office, requiring a blend of leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred QualificationsÂ
- Experience in public institutions
Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $125,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
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APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7493
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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.
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Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer â€" Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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