Academic Support Coordinator for Student Athletes

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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 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

Academic Support Coordinator for Student Athletes

Position Number

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Position Details

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.

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

Academic Support Coordinator for Student Athletes

Position Number

A01100

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Academic Advising Student Athletics

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Academic Support for Student Athletes, the Academic Support Coordinator for Student Athletes provides academic support and advising to student-athletes. This role includes regular interaction with high-risk and transfer students and requires some evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel.

Essential Functions

Tracks academic progress and provides support to student-athletes, including high-risk and transfer populations.

Meets regularly with assigned student-athletes (in person, virtual, or phone) for advising and degree planning.

Utilizes Salesforce and other systems to deliver comprehensive student support.

Uses data-driven tools to identify and prioritize students needing intervention.

Monitors mid-semester performance and collaborates with faculty and deans as needed.

Coordinates tutoring, mentoring, and supervised study sessions.

Collaborates with campus partners to support at-risk students.

Responds to inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and administrators.

Maintains FERPA compliance and confidentiality standards.

Assists with administrative operations, including onboarding tutors, managing academic resources, and reconciling expenses.

Supports compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA requirements, including NIL considerations.

Assists with oversight of daily study sessions.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 2 years of academic advising or related experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Excellent communication skills.

Familiarity with best practices in academic advising.

Experience working with diverse student populations.

Proficiency in software tools and student success platforms.

Knowledge of NCAA and NIL policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic advising or related experience, preferably with intercollegiate student-athletes.

Minimum Starting Salary

$67,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$75,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A1077P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 06/05/2026 | | 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 | Nearly Continuously | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Nearly Continuously | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Seldom | | Walking | Seldom | | 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. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. 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 (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of academic advising or related experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have knowledge of NCAA and NIL policies?

   • Yes
   • No

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