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Fordham University The FitzSimons Civics and Civility Fellow in Bronx, New York
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.
Department: Office of the President
Position Summary:
About the FitzSimons Presidential Initiative on Civics and Civility:
The FitzSimons Presidential Initiative on Civics and Civility will position Fordham University as a national leader on the issue of responsible citizenship and civics education at the undergraduate and graduate level and within the broader Fordham alumni community. It seeks to address head-on the diminishing awareness and understanding our students have about how our government and political systems work and to battle against rising cynicism and distrust of key institutions. It will also address the extreme political partisanship that has seeped into our national narrative, help students navigate slanted news and toxic social media, and learn to engage with civility and respect.
Reporting to the University President and the University Chief of Staff, the Fellow will be instrumental in formulating and executing this ambitious program. This position represents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on society through educational innovation and community participation.
This is a one-year donor-funded position based at Fordham University’s Bronx Campus.
The incumbent may be required to travel to all Fordham campuses and may have to work extended hours, nights, or weekends, depending on programming.
Essential Functions:
Engage with University leadership, faculty, and student organizations to collaboratively shape and advance the initiative’s goals and vision.
Design and oversee a detailed project plan and web presence, encompassing timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes.
Conceptualize, and execute a series of presidential lectures, debates, and innovative programs aimed at enhancing understanding of civic responsibilities and encouraging respectful discourse.
Engage with the President and the Vice President for Mission Integration and Ministry to collaboratively educate the community and infuse the principles of Jesuit discernment across Fordham.
Collaboratively work with the Vice President for Student Affairs to engage student leaders to adopt the scoring system of the Dignity Index (https://www.dignityindex.us), an innovative way to hold ourselves accountable to civility.
In full coordination with the Vice President for Marketing and Communications, oversee the initiative’s marketing and promotional efforts to ensure maximum engagement and impact within the Fordham community and beyond.
Conduct evaluations of the initiative’s effectiveness, providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders.
Foster relationships with external speakers, organizations, and media to enrich the initiative’s content and expand its reach.
Engages in and disseminates scholarly works related to civic engagement and the promotion of civility, building upon the insights and knowledge gained through this fellowship experience.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Proven project management experience, ideally in an educational, nonprofit, or civic engagement setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in public administration, political science, education, or a related discipline, or a professional terminal degree.
Knowledge of Jesuit educational principles and discernment is advantageous.
Minimum Salary: $63,000
Maximum Salary: $66,000