GSAS Job Opportunities for Students
Our mission is to enhance both the academic experiences and quality of life for our graduate students.
Hourly rates for all GSAS students unless otherwise noted:
- Master's Students - $18.96/hour
- Doctoral Students - $21.38/hour
Internal Job Opportunities | External Job opportunities
Internal Job Opportunities
Website Design and Development for "The Disability Data Initiative"
Salary - $19/hour
Hours - Timeline for development is about 80 hours total.
Work will start immediately but most of the work will take place in May and early June.
The domain name of the website: https://disabilitydata.ace.fordham.edu/
Task
The website includes web pages for the 2021 and 2022 Disability Data Report. New web pages will need to be created for the 2023 report. The 2023 report will also need to be formatted in Word. The website needs to be accessible and some accessibility work will be done in collaboration with a consultant outside Fordham.
Technology
HTML, CSS, WordPress and Microsoft Word.
Contact: [email protected]
Office for International Services
Graduate Assistant
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 12-15 hours per week
Rate of pay: $20 per hour
Application Deadline: February 3, 2023
May be located at the Rose Hill or Lincoln Center campus
The Office for International Services (OIS) is the office that assists students and scholars who need a visa in order to come to the US and study/do research at Fordham. We serve these populations before their arrival and throughout their time at Fordham. We also offer programming to Fordham’s international population, including a new undergraduate welcome program and useful info sessions throughout the semester.
Duties
The graduate assistant is expected to be a welcoming presence to our international students and
scholars. As the first point of contact, we are seeking a capable and professional graduate assistant to:
- Comprehend, trust and follow the established office processes and procedures
- Understand the complex nature of advising and be able to determine when to escalate issues to an OIS official for handling
- Handle the requests/inquiries of visitors to the OIS office
- Be responsible for completing routine service requests from students (e.g. letter requests, document pickups, etc)
- Monitor and manage the office email accounts to assure that inquiries are addressed and responded to in a timely manner,
- Take direction well and be able to follow instructions
- Assist with monitoring our online appointment calendar
- Learn and use specialized programs to manage student/scholar information
- Handle general office duties, including checking voicemail, filing, sending packages, making copies, replenishing office documents, etc.
- Other related duties as assigned
Skills required
- Proficiency in basic computer functions, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Drive
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (in person and on the phone)
- Exercise great attention to detail
- Willing to learn about the office functions and regulations, and to effectively utilize those in the position
- Second language helpful but not necessary
- Reliable, proactive, and professional team player
If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to [email protected] and include availability date.
While this opening is for the spring semester of 2023, there may be an opportunity to continue employment through the summer term (and beyond). Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are available for employment during the summer.
Graduate Assistant to the Assistant Dean for Seniors
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Dean’s Office
This role executes essential day-to-day functions and tasks in support of the work of the Assistant Dean for Seniors at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC). This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean and is slated to start asap.
Job responsibilities:
- Maintains confidential records relating to the academic progress, registration, and enrollments of seniors.
- Uses various systems and applications (e.g., Banner, Salesforce, et al.) to run student reports and data.
- Monitors, reviews, and routes submissions for standard requests regarding enrollment, certifications, registration, leaves of absence, part-time status, study abroad, graduate enrollments, grading matters, etc.
- Helps manage 3-2 engineering, 3-3 Law, dual enrollments, graduate course enrollments, and other special registrations for seniors.
- Send a variety of communications, including to individual students, all FCLC seniors, department chairs and program directors, and key administrative offices, such as the Registrar, Financial Services and International Services.
- Support major and minor declarations and approvals.
- Assist with support tasks related to graduation clearances and expected degree dates.
- Assist with the registration of seniors in classes, graduate courses, internships, and internship tutorials.
Qualifications:
- We are seeking a Fordham graduate student for this part-time position.
- Applicants with interest in higher education administration and/or academic advising are strongly encouraged to apply.
- High level of comfort, willingness and interest in interacting with systems and applications.
- Experience with Banner and other education-related software preferred.
- Excellent organizational and writing skills.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- High level of responsiveness and ability to work independently.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Fellowships Writing Mentor
Campion Institute / Office of Prestigious Fellowships
Anticipated hours:
- Summer: 20 hours/week
- Semester: 9 hours/week
Job duties:
Conduct remote or in-person advising sessions with students and recent graduates applying for nationally competitive awards, such as Fulbright, Critical Language Scholarship, and Truman:
- review application materials
- discuss drafts of essays and short answers drafts
- encourage candidates through motivational interviewing and equity-informed approaches.
Meet regularly with other Office of Prestigious Fellowships (OPF) team members to strategize
about applications and outreach.
Work alongside other OPF team members to plan, organize, and lead monthly writing workshops and informational sessions for applicants, over Zoom or in person.
Collaborate with undergraduate work-study student to manage fellowship blog and put out 1-2 posts per month; this is done via email and monthly Zoom meetings.
Advise OPF team on, and help create, additional website and social media content.
Qualifications:
Current doctoral student in English, Education, or related field. Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and identities. Experience guiding students in their writing, particularly with personal statements and research statements. Familiarity with nationally competitive fellowships a plus.
Please send your resume to Dr. Lorna Ronald at [email protected] with the title of position in the subject line.
Graduate Assistant Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL)
Mission Integration and Ministry
Part-Time/Hourly (<19 hours/week maximum)/Non-benefited
Primary Purpose:
The Graduate Assistant for the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) will work with the Associate Director in building the structure of the CCEL through administrative and organizational support vital to the success and advancement of the Center’s mission and programming. Areas of responsibility will include research, data management, organizational development, and follow up with key constituents including faculty members. This is a part-time, fixed term, hourly position (not to exceed more than 19 hours a week), and will report to the Center for Community Engaged Learning.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides organizational and programmatic support for the Associate Director and other team members; builds out smooth processes and support Center operations.
- Connects with internal and external on behalf of the Associate Director, Executive Director, and other team members; supports events, meetings and other Center priorities.
- Develops programs and events in coordination with leadership.
Collects data connected to engaged scholarship. - Conducts research concerning faculty work and engaged scholarship best practices.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
A. Provides organizational and programmatic support to the Executive Director
- Work directly with the Associate Director to organize and create programs for faculty engaged scholarship.
- Handle the logistical elements for various CCEL programs.
- Develop timelines and processes for the Engaged Scholars Committee.
- Take meeting notes and corresponds with key constituents for CCEL
B. Connects with on campus partners on behalf of leadership.
- Conduct follow up on behalf of the center with CCEL constituents.
- Initiate contact with partners and stakeholders via email, phone and correspondence.
C. Develops programs and events in coordination with the leadership.
- Work collaboratively with the AD to plan meetings, events, and receptions.
- Develop strategy with the AD and the Engaged Scholarship Committee to create programs for faculty and community members.
D. Collects data connected to engaged scholarship.
- Assist in cataloging all courses with engaged scholarship elements.
- Collect examples of faculty community engaged research and teaching in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and globally.
- Develop a list of monetary and other resources for faculty.
E. Conducts research concerning faculty work and engaged scholarship best practices.
- Search peer reviewed articles and academic resources that could be useful for the CCEL model.
- Review national models of engaged scholarship and find lessons that could be used at Fordham.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.
Qualifications:
Understanding of the mission and vision of Fordham University and CCEL. Candidate should be in a graduate program. Must be willing to work on a part-time schedule, 19 hours per week maximum.
Requirements:
Must have experience with developing programs and projects. The person should be cooperative, flexible, and respectful of staff, students, visitors and community partners. Must be honest and trustworthy. Initiative, motivation and job development is encouraged and valued. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, knowledge of social media, and full understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Applications is a must.
Please submit all resumes and cover letters to: [email protected] with the title of position in the subject line.
External Job Opportunities
Patient and Community Outreach Internship, LLS
Location: Bronx, NY
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is seeking an energetic, personable, and detail-oriented intern to assist in the area of Patient and Community Outreach. As the leading source of free blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families and healthcare professionals, LLS helps patients navigate their cancer treatment and ensures they have access to quality, affordable and coordinated care. Research will help us achieve an end to cancer. In the meantime, patients need help before, during and after their diagnosis and treatment.
For full description and application instructions, click here: Handshake
Grant Writers
Hours: 14-21 hrs per week. At least 7 hours per week must be performed onsite at our office in the Bronx (389 E 150th St, The Bronx, NY 10455).
The Mexican Coalition is looking for a creative, passionate, and talented individual to assist us in the sustainability of our programs and the development of our fundraising and outreach events.
We are looking for at least two interns or volunteers for the school year (2022-2023) who will be able to help us tell our stories of success and the many urgent needs NYC families confront.
Responsibilities will include successfully submitting Letters of Interest (LOIs), help apply for grants, writing Letters of Appeal (LOAs) to private funders, foundations, and companies to help us provide our immigrant or highly vulnerable families the programming they need to improve their quality of life in NYC.
The letters of appeal will mostly seek in-kind support from corporations that might be in a position to provide us products that our families urgently need. Other types of letters will be written to request financial support to sustain our ESL programs, education opportunities for older teens and young adults, or for investments in our micro-entrepreneurs who are unable to accept a full-time position due to documentation challenges but are able to start a micro-business to support their families. Students will work in a team to assist in the development of fun, information-based, and culturally relevant community events, too.
The letters of appeal will mostly seek in-kind support from corporations that might be in a position to provide us products that our families urgently need. Other types of letters will be written to request financial support to sustain our ESL programs, education opportunities for older teens and young adults, or for investments in our micro-entrepreneurs who are unable to accept a full-time position due to documentation challenges but are able to start a micro-business to support their families.
Students will work in a team to assist in the development of fun, information-based, and culturally relevant community events, too.
The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to write letters and proposals. It requires people who believe vulnerable families have a right to self-sustainability and acquisition of the tools they need to improve their quality of life and positively affect the social determinants of health that impact the lives of families, single adults, unaccompanied minors, and other children.
- Write/edit LOIs, LOAs and grant proposals of various lengths
- Work with other departments to gather information necessary to complete letters and support proposal submission
- Help maintain system for document tracking, grant deliverables
- Help with the planning process for a Fall fundraising gala
Preferred Qualities:
- Strong writing skills; ability to write persuasive letters
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and help manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must have strong initiative and ability to learn in a self-directed manner with supervision
- An understanding of the not-for-profit sector and immigrant families
- A wanting to be a change-maker through sustainability of programs
This might be a good position for someone who has an English major and social work concentration or similar combination. We will be able to provide weekly or monthly metrocards to the selected students. This position likely presents the opportunity for a stipend.