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Executive Secretary, Lvl 5 Computer & Information Science Dept

Fordham University

Job Description

Executive Secretary, Lvl 5 
Computer & Information Science Dept, Rose Hill, Lincoln Center 
Fordham University 
 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

  • Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
  • A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
  • As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
  • As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
  • University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:        

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary 
Reporting to the Chair of the Computer and Information Science Department, the 
Executive Secretary will manage the day-to-day operations of the Department. 
Some of the tasks include organizing files and collecting data from faculty, which 
may include course syllabi, exams, and textbooks. The Executive Secretary will 
also be tasked to handle scheduling. This position may require weekends and 
holiday work hours. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to travel and work at 
both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center when needed. 
 
Essential Functions 
Facilitates and submits documentation on all departmental hiring request 
procedures, including but not limited to adjuncts and hourly workers for all 
three campuses (LC, RH, PCS). 
Manages the scheduling of all activities related to the visits of new tenure 
track candidates. 
Coordinates the faculty’s monthly research seminars; this includes 
corresponding with guests, managing the event, and planning the process. 
Orders all office supplies in a timely fashion and monitors supply inventory. 
Coordinates with the department administrator regarding all department 
purchasing requests and follows up on receipt of equipment and invoice 
processing. 
Utilizes the University’s database program BANNER to generate various 
reports to support the Department Chair, Undergraduate Associate Chairs, 
and Program Directors. 
Assists with the undergraduate course schedules, including staffing with 
the Department Chair and Undergraduate Associate Chair, which includes 
submitting schedules and assigning courses to Enrollment 
Services/Academic Records. 
Submits major declarations, course overrides, and advisor changes at 
Rose Hill and Lincoln Center for academics. Provides supplemental 
advising for CIS majors and minors. 
Assists with reservations through R25Live and space assignments for the 
CISC maintained space. As well as assisting the RH/LC faculty with 
accommodating arrangements for their offices. 
Answers phone calls, takes messages, and makes faculty appointments. 
 
Essential Functions Note 
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. 
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. 
 
Additional Functions 
Monitors and proctors makeup exams, as needed. 
 
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience 
High School diploma or equivalent 
Minimum of 1 year of coursework or experience related to management, 
human resources, organizational effectiveness, and administration. 
 
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other 
computer applications. 
Must be well-organized and highly motivated with strong interpersonal and 
communication skills, excellent diplomacy, and discretion in handling 
confidential and/or sensitive material. 
Must be able to work well with others in a collaborative atmosphere and a
positive attitude. 
Mandatory Competency Testing. 
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to 
the goals of Jesuit Education. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree 
 
Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,133.10 
 
Maximum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,133.10 
 
Union Affiliation: Local 153 
 
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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 9 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.   
 
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and 
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. 
 
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other 
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