Job Description

Stewardship and Alumni Relations Officer

Law School Alumni Affairs, Lincoln Center

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 immediate 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.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Alumni Relations and Public Programming, the Stewardship and Alumni Relations Officer will provide assistance to the Senior Director and Assistant Director of Alumni Relations as needed and work closely with them to ensure that all alumni feel connected to the school.

Essential Functions

• Answers inquiries in coordination with other staff members of the Alumni Relations Office, serving as a point of contact by telephone, email, and in-person for alumni, students, and faculty.
• Creates, manages, and updates alumni contact information in database.
• Works closely with the Senior Director to coordinate FLAA Board meeting agenda, minutes, and materials.
• Drafts and creates monthly alumni e-newsletter.
• Oversees and drafts bi-annual FLAA Dues Mailing.
• Runs reports, arranges, and oversees the mailing lists for invitations and other large mailings from the department database (Banner).
• Assists with administrative aspects of alumni events hosted at the Law School, including merging, and creating event nametags, signage and gathering supplies and meeting materials.
• Coordinates and sets-up meetings and teleconferences for staff and volunteer groups.
• Maintains event RSVP lists and updates shared drive.
• Records and deposits event registration fees and FLAA Dues Membership fees.
• Regularly coordinates with other Advancement Office administrators.
• Manages alumni news and updates and subsequent letters from the Dean.
• Assists with all aspects of the administration and operations of the Office of Alumni Relations.
• Manages Office of Alumni Relations’ student workers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; or, in lieu of the degree, a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience is required.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong word processing and database skills.
• Must be able to problem solve and troubleshoot, in addition to the ability to work independently in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with a diverse group of administrators and work well with all levels of management.
• Must have a passion for excellent customer service and a commitment to high quality work.
• Flexibility in handling multiple assignments.
• Possess desire to learn new skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Works as a team player.
• Some night and weekend work will be required.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.

Minimum Starting Salary: $58,500

Maximum Starting Salary: $65,500

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

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/4992

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

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