Program Associate

Position Details

Position Information


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 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.

Title of Position
Program Associate


Position Number
A09725


FLSA
Exempt


Scheduled Hours Per Week
35


Department
Graduate School Of Education


Campus
Lincoln Center


Work Arrangement
Onsite


Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at


Position Summary


Fordham University's Graduate School of Education, through the Center for Educational Partnerships, is operating a Professional Development Center for New York State Religious and
Independent Schools that provides professional development services in accordance with Title IIA and Title IVA of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

The Program Associate, under the supervision of the Project Director, will develop, plan, coordinate and implement professional development; as well as school improvement support throughout the NY State region for Religious and Independent Schools.

This is a grant funded position that ends on August 31, 2026

Essential Functions


Works under the immediate supervision of the Program Director.

Identifies the professional development needs of Religious and Independent Schools throughout New York State in coordination with the Program Director.

Develops respectful, culturally responsive professional development for teachers and administrators in all Religious and Independent Schools in a host of academic content areas, e.g.,
literacy, mathematics, bilingual and ESL education, science, Special Education, and works with the program director to engage and schedule presenters.

Works with the Program Director to conduct the annual Religious and Independent School Educators Conference (RISE) each fall.

Conducts follow-up evaluation surveys following all professional development events.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.


Management Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.


Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience


Master's Degree in Education.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in developing and implementing professional development for teachers.

Minimum 10 years of teaching experience within the grades (K-12) range.

Experience in working with diverse populations.

Excellent communication skills.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills


Experience in working with diverse populations.

Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary
$75,201


Maximum Starting Salary
$75,201


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


Is this a Union position?
No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
A1095P


Number of Vacancies
1


Start Date
ASAP


Posting Date
07/07/2026


Special Instructions

EEO Statement


Fordham University is committed to excellence 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.