Military Transfer Program Manager at Fordham University (Bronx)

Military Transfer Program Manager at Fordham University

Are you an experienced leader with a deep understanding of military culture and a proven track record in university enrollment management and student services? This might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Who we Are

MissionWise partners with colleges, universities, foundations and others to increase enrollment, completion and career readiness of students who are active-duty military, veterans, or military family members.

Our Mission: Transforming the educational journeys of military-affiliated students to further their lives of commitment and service.

Who we Need

MissionWise seeks an entrepreneurial, high-energy leader to drive transfer enrollment and student success for military veterans across an expanding portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs. This cross-functional role requires a proactive champion capable of serving as a direct advisor to military-connected applicants while strategically aligning campus partners across Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and Student Services. The ideal candidate will leverage growing institutional momentum to scale veteran enrollment all while having a strong understanding of the mission and Jesuit values of Fordham University.

Summary of Duties

• Design and execute strategic outreach and yield plans to recruit military veterans and active-duty personnel into undergraduate transfer pathways and executive hybrid programs
• Manage a caseload of student advisees and provide end-to-end, high-touch recruitment advising for prospective veteran students from initial inquiry through application, financial aid, and enrollment
• Build target market awareness and tailored onboarding experiences for working military professionals entering high-flex and executive hybrid options at Fordham
• Utilize university CRM and SIS systems to track applicant pipelines, monitor conversion rates, build enrollment dashboards, and evaluate strategic outreach ROI
• Collaborate with the Office of Military and Veterans Services to host specialized orientation programs, community-building events, and ongoing retention touchpoints for enrolled veteran cohorts
• Coordinates with OMVS to provide support to applicants and enrolled students across the offices of Admissions, Student Support, Bursar/Financial Aid, and Academic Departments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in higher education enrollment, veteran student services, or admissions administration
• Strong working knowledge of military culture and VA educational benefits
• Demonstrated track record of collaborating across complex university structures (admissions, academic programs, student affairs)
• Experience with higher education CRM software (e.g., Slate), SIS platforms, and data reporting tools
• Proven ability to build initiatives from the ground up, set clear targets, and adapt strategies to maximize adult and transfer student enrollment
• Ability to work in the U.S

Salary

• 80-85K

Location

• In-person preferred, with the possibility of up to 3 days a week remote. Travel between Fordham’s Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses will be required. Additionally, travel to other locations connected to Fordham and to military-connected sites may occasionally be required.

Why join MissionWise?

• MissionWise is a thriving organization, purpose-built to serve veterans and their family members who are going back to school and making a transition to civilian employment
• Grab an opportunity to shape veterans’ experiences and to design a system that scales, right from the beginning
• Work alongside a dedicated, talented team that is committed to your success and fully supports military veterans and their families
• Competitive pay and benefits

Other important Details

• While employed by MissionWise, this position will be embedded in the Enrollment Office and reports directly to Michael Gratale, Vice President for Enrollment Strategy
• MissionWise is a proud member of the Department of Defense's Military Spouse Employment Partnership, which supports military spouse employment
• MissionWise is a distributed organization. We have team members as far away as New York, Italy, California and New Zealand
• MissionWise is an equal opportunity employer