College at 60 Program Director

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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.

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

Title of Position College at 60 Program Director FLSA Non-Exempt Position Number H04540 Department FSPCS Dean LC Campus Lincoln Center Location Onsite Hybrid Policy Please review the Hybrid Policy here. Scheduled Hours Per Week 19 Position Summary

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies invites applications for a Part-Time Program

Director to lead the development, day-to-day management and strategic oversight of the College

at 60 program.

This role is suited for an innovative and entrepreneurial leader committed to expanding access to

lifelong learning, with a particular focus on engaging and serving senior learners through high-

quality, inclusive programming.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, the Program Director will shape and

execute the vision for College at 60, overseeing program development, enrollment growth, and

community engagement. The Director will supervise a Program Assistant (dotted-line),

providing direction on operations, scheduling, and participant support.

The Director will play a central role in strengthening the program's visibility and impact by

building partnerships, enhancing program offerings, and fostering a dynamic learning

community for older adults both within the university and the external community.

Essential Functions

Provides strategic leadership for College at 60, including setting annual goals, identifying

opportunities for program growth, and aligning initiatives with Fordham University's mission and institutional priorities.

Leads the expansion and continuous improvement of online offerings, ensuring instructional quality, accessibility, and consistency with the program's established standards of excellence.

Oversees all faculty-related matters, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, evaluation, and ongoing development; foster a culture of teaching excellence and innovation that enhances the student experience.

Supervises, mentors, and supports the Program Assistant; direct day-to-day operations,

including program logistics and participant services.

Develops and implements a comprehensive marketing and recruitment strategy in

partnership with University stakeholders.

Designs and delivers student enrichment programming each term that promotes lifelong

learning, intellectual engagement, and social connection among participants.

Serves as a visible ambassador for College at 60, strengthening relationships with internal

and external partners and ensures alignment with Fordham's Jesuit values and

commitment to cura personalis.

Advises and supports the College at 60 student council, fostering student engagement and

collaboration for program outcomes.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Additional Functions

Uses data and assessment to evaluate program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and

drive continuous improvement in enrollment, satisfaction, and learning outcomes.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

Experience with social media and basic digital communication tools.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong office and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interest in adult learning, lifelong learning, and programming for senior citizens.

Preferred Qualifications Minimum Hourly Salary 25 Maximum Hourly Salary 30 Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PT015P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP End Date Posting Date 07/14/2026 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

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Not Required Walking Not Required Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required Climbing stairs Not Required Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Not Required Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

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 (*).

• • Are you a current Fordham student?
• Yes
• No