Career Opportunities

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 nine 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

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

Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations is responsible for the administrative operations for the football program. 

This position requires some travel as well as evening and weekend hours.

Coordinates the overall organization and planning of the program with the head coach.

Oversees the daily operations of the football office and acts as a liaison with the athletics department, residential life, dining services, academic advising, and other university departments as necessary.

Manages all administrative recruiting functions including maintaining the recruiting database and coordinating on-campus visits for prospective student-athletes.

Manages athletic football scholarships.

Acts as liaison with the athletic compliance office to track, monitor, and document NCAA and Patriot League compliance efforts.

Plans and executes team travel arrangements (hotel, room assignments, transportation, meals, etc.) and is responsible for student-athlete welfare during team travel.

Schedules the use of appropriate facilities and meeting rooms for practice and competition.

Oversees practice and game film taping.

Organizes summer camp and clinics

Acts as liaison with the marketing and promotions office to promote the program.

Attends fund raising events upon request to support the program.

A Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience working in athletic administration or coaching, preferably in a collegiate environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated highly structured organizational skills in a position with a broad scope of responsibilities

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel

Must possess a valid driver’s license and certificates to operate an aerial and scissor lift

Must be willing to achieve CPR and AED certificates upon hire

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
 
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.