Job Description

Assistant Dean for the BS in Global Business

Gabelli Undergraduate, 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 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.

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 Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies at LC, the Assistant Dean for the BS in Global Business works in collaboration with the Rose Hill-based class deans, personal and professional development staff, and colleagues throughout the business school and University to ensure the academic success of all students pursuing the BS in Global Business degree at Lincoln Center.

The Assistant Dean works with students individually on registration, curricular requirements, and academic progress and leads large-group advising sessions on topics that contribute to student development.

Essential Functions         

• Advises all Lincoln Center students of all class years on issues relating to registration, liberal arts, and business core requirements, possible future academic paths, international opportunities to enhance their program of study, curricular internship requirements, and other issues.
• Works with every student to ensure that degree requirements are being met.
• Develops and leads workshops for students on topics of personal and academic development.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure the mission and objectives of the school are achieved.
• Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum, especially the four concentrations that are unique to the Lincoln Center program.
• Works with the Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Partnerships and his or her staff to identify new ways to enhance the global character of the Lincoln Center program and the student experience.
• Collaborates with business school and university staff to organize and deliver academic orientation for the Lincoln Center campus.
• Organizes events to improve student engagement, retention, and generates innovative ideas for ways to involve undergraduates in the larger context of business school life at Lincoln Center.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management 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 Functions       

• Monitors academic progress, and implements probation, suspension, and/or termination decisions.
• Works with Enrollment Services to survey each incoming freshman class.
• Addresses academic and behavioral issues.
• Maintains records of individual student meetings and curriculum progress.
• Assists in admissions, orientation, graduation, and other college-related events.
• Serves as a member of one or more cross-functional teams that bring together staff from admissions, academic advising, personal and professional development, and alumni relations.
• Interacts with university departments including, but not limited to, Registration, Career Services, and Student Services.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience         

• Master’s degree
• Minimum of 6 years of advising or progressive experience in a business industry.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills       

• Demonstrated ability to advise and teach in an AACSB-accredited business school.
• Commitment to student development and meeting the higher education needs of students.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex problems using analytical and creative thinking.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exhibits a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Skilled at fostering collaboration to achieve ongoing progress.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in team settings.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications  

• PhD or EdD.
• Higher Education Experience.

Minimum Starting Salary: $85,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $104,000

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

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8474

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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