Dean's Fellow

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.

School Of Law

Reporting to the Senior Advisor of the Law School, the Dean's Fellow works with the law school office and center to provide essential support for key initiatives and programs. The position involves conducting legal and interdisciplinary research, drafting advocacy materials and policy briefs, and assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of programs, events, and initiatives for students, alumni, and external stakeholders.

• Conducts legal and interdisciplinary research on topics relevant to the law school's centers, institutes, and programmatic initiatives.
• Drafts advocacy materials, policy briefs, educational resources, and other content to support institutional goals and community engagement.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of programs, events, and initiatives for students, alumni, and external stakeholders.
• Supports student organizations, pro bono projects, and volunteer initiatives, including helping to launch new projects and expand existing programs.
• Develops and maintains informational materials, handbooks, guides, brochures, and other publications for student and alumni audiences.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, or a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of legal support experience in lieu of a J.D.

• Experience working in a law school, legal services organization, nonprofit organization, or government agency.
• Experience working with volunteers, student organizations, or community groups.
• Demonstrated interest in public interest law, social justice, legal education, or related fields.
• Writing skills adaptable to various formats, including marketing copy, educational materials, and academic publications.
• Familiarity with law school programs, legal career pathways, or post-graduate fellowship opportunities.

$66,555

$80,000