Operations Coordinator, Lvl 4 - Military Veterans

Operations Coordinator, Lvl 4

Biological Sciences, 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 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 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 Academic Operational Administrator, the Operations Coordinator is responsible for tasks supporting research and teaching in the Department of Biological Sciences, including maintaining deliveries, building and equipment safety, and office and clerical tasks. This position works closely with the Senior Departmental Administrator.

Essential Functions        

• Serves as office receptionist by answering and directing phone calls, greeting and helping students and other visitors.


• Responsible for daily office opening and closing, including ensuring that the office is secured when it is closed for business.


• Responsible for receiving, logging, and distributing incoming packages.


• Helps place orders (usually daily) for undergraduate teaching labs.


• Assists with check requests and invoices.


• Sorts incoming mail.


• Assists faculty and instructional staff with the use of Scantron.


• Maintains office equipment such as photocopiers.


• Helps maintain stockroom, seminar, and office supplies inventory and organizes and places supply orders as needed.


• Responsible for setting up refreshments before and cleaning up after the weekly colloquium.


• Assists the department administrator and department chair with tasks as needed.


• Performs special projects as needed.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• General computer experience, including the ability to work with documents and spreadsheets required.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact successfully with students, faculty and staff required.


• Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and discretion necessary in handling confidential and sensitive materials.


• Good problem-solving abilities and ability to deal with emergencies.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Mandatory Competency Testing.


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

Preferred Qualifications 

• Associate Degree or higher

Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $1,971.38

Maximum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $1,971.38

Union Affiliation: Local 153

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8166

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