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

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Internal Job Opportunities

GSAS Admissions Student Worker Position

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), founded in 1916, is located at the historic Rose Hill campus of Fordham University in the Bronx. The Office of Admissions is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, evaluation and admissions process for GSAS programs. Fordham GSAS admits students to research degrees, including the Master of Arts (M.A.), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), as well some professionally-oriented degrees. Most GSAS courses are offered at Rose Hill, but a number of graduate programs offer GSAS courses at other campuses (Lincoln Center) or centers (for example, the Louis Calder Center in Armonk, NY).

Job Description: 

The Office of Admissions is seeking a current student who can perform general administrative tasks and duties as part of our Admissions team for the 2023-2024 academic year with the possibility of continuing  into summer 2024. This customer service oriented position works closely with GSAS Admissions Counselors, as well as current and prospective students, faculty, staff and alumni, and is expected to deliver consistently high quality service and clear and accurate information related to GSAS admissions processes and procedures, GSAS program offerings, and Fordham University in general. Reporting to the GSAS Admissions Counselors, primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responding to admission office emails, phone calls, and inquiries in Unibuddy online engagement platform.
  • Processing graduate applications, including scanning documents and data entry in Slate CRM.
  • Front desk responsibilities that involve greeting and responding to walk-in inquiries.
  • Communicating and advising prospective students about admissions and general GSAS program information.
  • Following up with applicants and programs regarding specific application information.
  • Communicating and advising on GSAS admission policies and procedures.
  • Training users of the Slate on-line application system.
  • Assisting on Admissions recruiting and yield events on campus and online.
  • Must be able to assist with GSAS Commencement preparation and ceremony in May.

Job Requirements:

This position requires a commitment of up to 19 hours/week. Candidates must carefully evaluate their current course load and other commitments and responsibilities before accepting an offer to fill this position. Must be able to work well with others, follow instructions, and commit to performing at a high level. Successful applicants are expected to arrive and depart based on the semester schedule as set with the Director of Admissions, and to make arrangements in advance if it is necessary to vary from the schedule in any way. Candidates must be current students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Please email a resume/CV to Garrett Marino at [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line.

GSAS Marketing and Web Graduate Assistant
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) is seeking a current student who can perform general and project-based tasks and duties as part of our Marketing and Communications team. This detail-oriented position works closely with Marketing and Website staff to deliver consistent service and information related to the graduate school.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate and maintain social media throughout the academic year
    • Create and manage content calendar
    • Assess analytics and growth
  • Review image database for placement throughout the GSAS website.
  • Assist in website enhancement project
    • Participate in Terminal4 training
    • Review webpage content and revise to draft new succinct, impactful copy
    • Gather industry data and program testimonials
    • Work with program directors for insights, outcomes data and program updates
    • Assess competitor websites for elements that will aid in the overhaul of current program websites
  • Identify opportunities for creating and incorporating program-based videos for web use
  • Conduct outreach to departments for newsworthy research, accolades and achievements as well as for student/alumni career placement/promotion details, achievements, etc.
  • Complete special assignments as required.
  • Report to the GSAS Director of Marketing and Communications and the Web Communication Administrator. 

Please email a resume/CV to Lauren Grizzaffi at [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Graduate Assistant for Student Professional Development

Hours - This position requires a commitment of up to 19 hours/week during the academic year 2023-2024. Candidates must carefully evaluate their course load and other responsibilities and commitments before accepting an offer to fill this position. Candidates should also carefully weigh their availability to commit to this role in the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Office of Student Professional Development at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences serves master’s and doctoral students enrolled in 40 degree programs and 29 areas of study. The office is dedicated to enhancing the graduate school experience while offering students resources and supports that prepare them to build bridges between graduate school and their next professional steps. To this end, the office designs and implements programming that promotes career pathway preparation and career diversity via the GSAS Futures and Preparing Future Faculty programs; in collaboration with a team of Higher Education Leadership Fellows, coordinates resources that support graduate student well-being and opportunities for mentoring; and manages special events that include the Fall and Spring New Student Orientation events, the Fordham-GSAS Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, and the GSAS diploma ceremony during University Commencement. 

Job Description

The Office of Student Professional Development seeks a Graduate Assistant with a passion for exploring issues and trends in higher education and the graduate school experience alongside a desire to support the successful implementation of several special events throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. The role requires excellent communications skills, meticulous attention to detail, good organization and project management skills, and comfort with prioritizing and re-prioritizing long- and short-term goals on a regular basis. The Graduate Assistant will work with several members of the GSAS staff and will report to the Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborating with the Assistant Dean on several facets of special event planning, which may include:
    • preparing catering menus and placing orders via Fordham-approved catering vendors
    • identifying prospective event speakers within and beyond the Fordham University community and leading on outreach and follow-up
    • making event-related purchases (e.g., decor, special gifts)
    • updating relevant stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty members, staff) on the event planning process
    • utilizing project management software or related tools to keep event planning on track and ahead of schedule
    • working with Student Affairs, Public Safety, and other relevant offices on integrating COVID-19 safety protocols into the event planning process
    • identifying and reserving campus spaces for events for in-person events
    • staffing ongoing in-person and virtual special events
  • Developing (copywriting, graphic designing) communications materials that share information about upcoming events to the GSAS student community and other stakeholders
  • Leading on copywriting and editing for regular communications to the GSAS student body (e.g., Futures Friday)
  • Preparing spreadsheets that organize a variety of data points for several projects throughout the academic year
  • Serving as a thought partner on students’ evolving needs, interests, concerns, and priorities and making recommendations for resources, events, and services that can improve and enhance the student experience
  • Other administrative and related duties as-needed
  • Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, programs that include Canva, Jotform, and MS Suite/G Suite (especially Word/Docs, PowerPoint/Slides and Excel/Sheets) required

Job Requirements 

Candidates must be current students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (unfortunately, May 2023 graduates are ineligible for this position).

Must be able to work well with others, follow instructions, and commit to performing at a high level. The Graduate Assistant will also work with the Assistant Dean to set a schedule for fall and spring hours and should make arrangements in advance if it is necessary to depart from the schedule in any way. 

Please e-mail a resume/CV and a 1-page cover letter to [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line.

Integrated Marketing and Promotion Assistant
Communication and Media Studies

Produce Public Media M.A. (PMMA) marketing materials while also developing a more overarching strategy for producing content about and for the CMS department and faculty research initiatives, as well as publicizing important events, such as the Sperber Book Prize. The student assistantant will:

  • Improve the marketing of our program by creating materials, particularly specialized content for social media, about the PMMA. This content would include eye-catching and informative posts about our faculty, professional and academic events, and work with key partners. It will especially be relevant for Instagram and Tiktok, which we have found is key to reaching potential applicants. We have begun this work, but it must be ongoing to draw applicants.
  • Expand our professional presence on LinkedIn, which is key to helping our students and alumni find employment. To date, only the PMMA has its own LinkedIn. This student assistant will make recommendations surrounding a CMS undergrad group for alums and current/future students.
  • Develop a communications plan for CMS more broadly, focusing on how to better integrate and maintain web and social media content, which has really waned post-pandemic. It will focus on how to integrate this with PMMA content, and create a cohesive brand that highlights relevant information to appropriate audiences.
  • Create materials to showcase student work and our partner relationships. Previously we’ve left the latter to Fordham News, but could do a more robust job if we have the resources. This allows prospective students to see the kind of professionally focused projects and cutting-edge academic research they would do in the Public Media program.
  • Work on publicity for the Sperber Book Prize and/or McGannon book prize, including media relations work to solicit nominations, and produce content to highlight winners (press releases, social media posts, promo for book talks, podcast episodes).

The Public Media MA program teaches strategic communication, so this funded position would be a chance for our student to build professional skills in marketing and branding by doing as well as by studying. The student would be able to take the skills being learned in our classes to the real world through this work. The student would be supervised and mentored by the PMMA director, with additional input from other Strat Comm faculty, our administrative assistant, and Chair.

Please email a resume/CV to Jessica Phillipi-Baldwin at [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line.

Mapping Diverse Career Pathways for the Ph.D.
English Department

This project maps professionalization opportunities available to English PhD students for a range of career options (secondary school teaching, academic and trade publishing, professional editing, writing program administration, university administration, etc.), so that students can more clearly identify what steps to take at various points during their course of study, in order to prepare effectively for career versatility upon completion of the degree.

Our graduate assistant will conduct institutional and alumni research; document, compile, and synthesize information; and create easy-to-read narrative flowcharts on professionalization pathways for ac-adjacent career tracks across the duration of graduate studies.

To apply, please submit a current CV along with a brief statement describing your interest in and qualifications for the position to to Andrew Albin at [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line.

Graduate Assistant
Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education

Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 10 hours per week
Application Deadline: Until Position is Filled
Rate of pay: $20 per hour

May be located at the Rose Hill campus and/or remotely

The Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education prepares students to integrate academic knowledge with spiritual practical wisdom, to become innovative and adaptive leaders for solidarity, service, and justice.

Responsibilities:
The Haciendo Caminos grant is an initiative that aims to enhance and support networks engaging local diocese, parishes, and organizations to accompany young Latino Catholics, particularly the US born, in their professional and ministerial discernment process.

We seek a candidate that will work closely with Fordham GRE faculty to:

  • In partnership with GRE faculty, complete local outreach in communities and organizations working with Latino Catholics.
  • Assist in the planning and executing of successful events that aim to invite college age Latino Catholics, as well as other stakeholders in the community such as organizers, educators, leaders, ministers onto campus to become better acquainted with our graduate programs and campus.
  • Build relationships with potential candidates who have shown interest in our programs.
  • Assist in executing workshops that will assist interested potential students in completing their graduate applications.
  • Attend meetings with the faculty and oversight committee to discuss the progress and appropriate next steps as we continue to plan, monitor, evaluate and develop new recruiting initiatives.
  • Assist in the creation and upkeep of online formation and outreach initiatives to engage Latinos in ministerial vocational discernment.
  • Regularly meet with the appointed GRE faculty to discuss progress and potential next steps in local outreach.
  • Assist in nurturing the current and alumni Fordham Latinx community by developing and executing events that create and expand support networks.

Skills Required:

  • Fluent in English/Spanish
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills (in person and on the phone)
  • Exercise great attention to detail
  • Reliable, proactive, and professional team player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive

If interested, please send a personal statement and résumé to [email protected] and include your general availability.

Please note: While this opening is for the fall semester of 2023, there may be an opportunity to continue employment through the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Please indicate in your personal statement whether you are available for employment beyond fall 2023.

Fordham Writing Center Tutors

Salary:

  • Master's - $18.96/hour
  • Doctoral - $21.28/hour

The Fordham Writing Center is currently seeking to hire tutors for both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. We benefit as a Writing Center from employing graduate tutors from across a range of academic and disciplinary specialties, even as working in the Writing Center offers a wonderful opportunity for on-campus employment and valuable professional development.

We seek tutors who can work at least 6 hrs/week and up to 19 hrs/week, based on preference as well as the hours associated with teaching or research assistantships at Fordham.

Our hourly graduate student tutors can expect to tutor during their weekly scheduled hours in two modalities: in-person appointments held in the Walsh (RH) or Quinn (LC) library locations, and synchronous online appointments via our WCOnline platform.

To apply, graduate students can submit a current CV along with a brief statement detailing their interest in and qualifications for the position to Kirk Quinsland at [email protected]. Prior tutoring experience is valued but not required. 

For more information about the Writing Center, contact [email protected] or visit our website.

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:

  1. Provides organizational and programmatic support for the Associate Director and other team members; builds out smooth processes and support Center operations.
  2. Connects with internal and external on behalf of the Associate Director, Executive Director, and other team members; supports events, meetings and other Center priorities.
  3. Develops programs and events in coordination with leadership.
    Collects data connected to engaged scholarship.
  4. 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

  1. Work directly with the Associate Director to organize and create programs for faculty engaged scholarship.
  2. Handle the logistical elements for various CCEL programs.
  3. Develop timelines and processes for the Engaged Scholars Committee.
  4. Take meeting notes and corresponds with key constituents for CCEL

B. Connects with on campus partners on behalf of leadership.

  1. Conduct follow up on behalf of the center with CCEL constituents.
  2. Initiate contact with partners and stakeholders via email, phone and correspondence.

C. Develops programs and events in coordination with the leadership.

  1. Work collaboratively with the AD to plan meetings, events, and receptions.
  2. 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.

  1. Assist in cataloging all courses with engaged scholarship elements.
  2. Collect examples of faculty community engaged research and teaching in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and globally.
  3. Develop a list of monetary and other resources for  faculty.

E. Conducts research concerning faculty work and engaged scholarship best practices.

  1. Search peer reviewed articles and academic resources that could be useful for the CCEL model.
  2. Review national models of engaged scholarship and find lessons that could be used at Fordham.
  3. 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.