Community Director - Fordham Foundry
Gabelli School of Business Undergraduate, Rose Hill
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 a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for 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 its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee 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.
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of External Partnerships and Engagement, the Community Director of the Fordham Foundry will be responsible for creating a vibrant entrepreneurship, innovation and social innovation hub serving the Fordham University community.
Responsibilities will include developing and implementing programs, engaging with members of the community, implementing entrepreneurship, innovation, and social innovation-related initiatives, and fostering outreach to external partners to make Fordham Foundry a prominent hub.
This role is designed for individuals with experience in diverse settings, organizations, and industries who thrive on helping others connect with resources and maximize their innovative thinking and potential.
Essential Functions
- Sets strategic direction and vision for the Foundry with stakeholders as a prominent and vibrant hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and social innovation.
- Designs and implements innovative programs across Fordham with an emphasis on social innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Collaborates with academic units to identify curricular and co-curricular synergies and integration opportunities to build out innovation and entrepreneurship skills and mindsets.
- Leverages social media platforms to enhance the Foundry’s reach, awareness, and engagement with stakeholders.
- Responsible for managing Foundry budget to ensure financial health and resource allocation for the Foundry’s initiatives.
- Hires, supervises, and develops staff and volunteers who will successfully support the Foundry.
- Establishes and enhances relationships with alumni and other volunteers to participate as judges, mentors, and coaches for various Foundry events (both curricular and co-curricular).
- Mentors and advises students (Undergraduate/Graduate) and alumni by conducting one-on-one meetings to evaluate their projects and direct them to appropriate resources.
- Assists as a facilitator during weekly roundtable discussions with students and other stakeholders to foster collaborative learning and innovation.
- Works with the Advisory Board, academic units, and community leaders to develop, implement, and regularly assess progress for a strategic vision for the Foundry.
- Coordinates AshokaU submission and certification.
- Collaborates with DAUR (Development and Alumni University Relations) on fundraising initiatives and advisory board management,
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
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in higher education, non-profit, or related environments
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity
- Must be a skilled problem solver and priority “juggler” with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Strategic leadership and management experience
- Experience working with, engaging, and advancing diverse groups of people
- A demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively/diplomatically with others
- Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (achieved or in progress)
- Experience with or exposure to startups is highly preferable.
- Experience with grant writing and donor engagement
- Expertise in developing innovative programming and facilitating growth in student leadership
- Deep understanding of social media and comfort with evaluating, implementing, and integrating various tech platforms
Minimum Starting Salary: $90,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $105,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8152
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
