Resource Specialist

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 Resource Specialist

Position Number A10155

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Graduate School Of Education

Campus Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Onsite

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

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director, the Resource Specialist for the Community Schools Technical Assistance Center ( TAC ) – Eastern Region will provide customized technical assistance and professional development to school districts throughout Eastern NY.

This position will require travel within the Eastern Region.

The Eastern Region of New York State is defined by NYSED and can be found at: nyscommunityschools.org/regions-we-serve/eastern-ny/

Essential Functions

Works with the Director and subcontractors in identifying and evaluating Eastern Region school districts’ needs.

Develops and implements in-person and virtual conferences, webinars, and communities of practice, in alignment with NYSED mandates and school districts’ needs.

Works with Fordham’s Center for Educational Partnerships staff in providing information, resources, and current research for inclusion on the NY state community school website and in the statewide TAC newsletter.

Works with the Director to complete virtual and in-person site visits, in alignment with NYSED contract deliverables.

Maintains detailed records of all site visits, e-mails, and hotline inquiries

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

Attends New York State Education Department strategy professional development meeting in Albany.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Minimum five years of experience in working with schools and/or community-based organizations

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to deliver professional development sessions

Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Experience in working with community schools and/or community-based organizations

Minimum Starting Salary $71,400

Maximum Starting Salary $71,400

Qualifications

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A737P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 12/17/2024

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity 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.