Graduate Student Worker Coordinator Graduate School Deans Office
Job Description
Graduate Student Worker Coordinator
Graduate School Deans Office, Rose Hill
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.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration of the Graduate School
of Arts & Sciences (GSAS), the Graduate Student Worker Coordinator serves as
the primary point of contact for graduate student workers and is responsible for
managing processes related to the CWA contract. This role is primarily
responsible for the appointment and reappointment of GSAS graduate student
workers in collaboration with GSAS directors of Finance, Admissions, and
Academic Operations and Support. Additionally, this role coordinates with the
University Offices of Human Resources and Finance for onboarding and
processing.
Essential Functions
∙Under the supervision of the GSAS Director of Finance and
Administration, supports GSAS in managing processes related to the
CWA, particularly regarding the appointment and reappointment of GSAS
student workers.
∙Maintains and updates comprehensive lists of full-time and part-time CWA
members within GSAS, organized by department and program, to ensure
accurate and up-to-date records.
∙Tracks and monitors the eligibility of GSAS students to be considered
members of the collective bargaining unit and other benchmarks, following
University guidelines and deadlines.
∙Manages and keeps accurate records of job descriptions for each position
and other relevant information, in accordance with collective bargaining
agreements.
∙Handles inquiries and questions on graduate student workers for the
GSAS Office from department chairs, program directors, faculty and
support staff.
∙Prepares and disseminates GSAS policy and procedures information
related to graduate student workers for departments and programs and
maintains this information on the GSAS website.
∙In collaboration with the GSAS Directors of Admissions, Finance, and
Academic Operations, produces letters with appropriate and accurate
language indicating assignments of all members of the CWA whose work
assignment forms part of their offer of admission and subsequent annual
funding letters.
∙Works with Admissions to present on CWA related matters during new
admitted student events and orientations.
∙Reviews, and onboards summer and academic-year GA student workers,
with the assistance of Admissions, the Director of Finance and
Administration, the Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development,
and faculty members.
∙Under the supervision of the GSAS Director of Finance and
Administration, collects and monitors information and reports to the GSAS
Dean on various graduate student worker situations, including department
and program hiring requests, space, and equipment requests for the
coming year; contract terms with student worker eligibility for hire the
following year; personnel norms.
∙Sends authorizations to department chairs, assembles hiring information
from departments related to continuing student workers for the Finance
Director and Director of Academic Operations’ review.
∙Serves as the GSAS liaison to HR and other units for all matters related to
graduate student workers’ status as workers.
∙Supports the Director of Finance and Director of Academic Operations in
evaluating and, if necessary, redesigning workflows related to graduate
student worker personnel processes.
∙Designs and implements orientation, onboarding, and policy training.
∙Collaborates with departments to initiate work assignments and schedules
for student employees
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Additional Functions
In consultation with GSAS Director of Finance and Administration, collects and
monitors information on programs, space, and equipment requests related to
graduate student workers.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
∙Minimum of 2 years of experience
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and other
relevant software.
∙Excellent communication skills.
∙Comfortable interacting with students and faculty members in a
professional and efficient manner.
∙High level of interpersonal and intercultural communication and
awareness.
∙Excellent organizational and time management skills.
∙Meticulous attention to detail.
∙Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
∙Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙3+ years experience in Higher Education
Minimum Starting Salary: $65,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $75,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7669
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
protected categories
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