Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services 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 Title of Position Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services is responsible for the development and execution of programs and services related to student-athlete well-being and leadership development. This position will also supervise selected sports and provide administrative guidance and support to those coaches and programs. This position requires some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours. Essential Functions Supervises administrative and competitive aspects of multiple varsity sports programs, including but not limited to performance, athlete recruitment and experience, development and evaluation of coaches, oversight of budget and finance, assistance with practice and game scheduling, and competitive performance. Oversees T.E.A.M. Fordham, a life skills program to benefit the personal well-being of all student-athletes to prepare them for life after Fordham. Assists in the management of funds for assigned sports and units by ensuring the area stays within the allocated annual budget. Serves as liaison to the Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs, and Title IX Office on behalf of the Department of Athletics. Assists in providing strategic direction for departmental initiatives focused on student-athlete welfare, gender equity, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Collaborates in the development of policies and procedures designed to ensure the achievement of internally established goals and objectives and continuous evaluation toward the achievement of goals and objectives. Assists the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in strategic planning for the University and department. Serves as a member of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Cabinet. Complies with all NCAA , Conference, and University rules and regulations. Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and contributes to higher-level direction. Typically oversees managers via direct and indirect reports. Responsible for hiring, developing leaders, managing performance, corrective action, and compensation decisions. Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field. A minimum of 6 years experience in collegiate sports administration. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills High-level organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Minimum Starting Salary Minimum Starting Salary $110,000 Maximum Starting Salary Maximum Starting Salary $120,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No Posting Number A1122P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 08/14/2026 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. Physical Activity and Work Environment Physical Activity Sitting Sitting Often Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often Hearing, Listening, Talking Often Standing Standing Often Walking Walking Often Running Running Often Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often Climbing stairs Often Climbing ladders Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Reaching overhead Often Pulling, pushing Pulling, pushing Often Shoveling Shoveling Not Required Lifting – up to 20 pounds Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom Lifting – up to 50 pounds Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page) Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of 6 years experience in collegiate sports administration? Yes No * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr FORDHAM University