GSAS Job Opportunities for Students

Our mission is to enhance both the academic experiences and quality of life for our graduate students. Here you can find job opportunities available to the GSAS student worker community. Additional job postings open to the general public can also be found on the Human Resources job portal.

Hourly rates for all GSAS students:

  • Master's Students - $20.10/hour
  • Doctoral Students - $23.30/hour

You can review the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Fordham University and the Communications Workers of American Union Local 1104 on the HR Policies and Agreements page.
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Internal Job Opportunities

  • Part-Time/Hourly (<19 hours/week maximum)/Non-benefited

    Department: External Affairs
    Campus: Rose Hill 
    Start date: ASAP

    Position Summary:

    Reporting to the Vice President for External Affairs, this internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about government operations and engage in advocacy. The intern will represent the interests of Fordham's students, faculty, and staff, and cultivate relationships with government and community stakeholders to highlight the university's successes. If you are considering a career in government or nonprofit advocacy, this internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of legislative processes, policy analysis, marketing/communications/strategy development, and event planning.

    Essential Functions:

    • Tracks legislation advanced in the State Legislature, City Council, and Congress
    • Monitors legislative proceedings and update colleagues on development
    • Assists with scheduling meetings with decision-makers; prepares briefing materials; attends meetings as needed
    • Supports in the development and planning of public-facing events
    • Researches opportunities for Fordham to partner with community-based organizations, industry, and more
    • Assists with drafting public-facing content for social media, e-newsletters, and more to communicate the work of the office
    • Participates in discussions, decisions, and projects – both individually and as part of a team

    Required Qualifications:

    • Junior, Senior, or current graduate student pursuing studies in Government, Communication, Journalism, or similar field
    • Must be registered Fordham student in good academic standing during the semester of their appointment
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent software)
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and the ability to build trust and adapt to different communication styles.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and engage external stakeholders
    • Eager to learn with a strong desire to learn how government and community partnerships are developed.
    • Ability to take ownership and ask for guidance as needed
    • Self-directed; must complete projects in the required timeframe with limited supervision.
    • Interested in relationship-building skills, including interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills
    • Motivated and proactive
    • Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week on-site; hours and days are flexible

    Please submit resumes and cover letters to [email protected]  with the title of position in the subject line. Any relevant additional information should be included in the cover letter.

    Please email [email protected] for any questions.

  • 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. Flexibility to work between both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses is required. 

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    1. Provides organizational and programmatic support for the Associate Director and other team members; builds out smooth processes and supports 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 Associate 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 correspond with key constituents for CCEL.

    B. Provide operational and communication support for the Post-secondary Pathways Engaged Tours and Programs. 

    1. Work directly with the Assistant Director of Programs and Operations to schedule Engaged tours and programming, primarily at the Rose Hill campus. 

    2. Responsible for all correspondence with schools and organizations who share an interest in participating in a tour. 

    3. Communicate with CCEL Ambassadors and provide support throughout the Engaged tour process.

    4. Liaise with Fordham departments to facilitate tours. 

    5. Curate a list of workshops and topics for engaged tours.

    C. 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.

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

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

    2. Develop a strategy with the AD and the Engaged Scholarship Committee to create programs for faculty and community members.

    E. 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.

    F. 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.

    Please submit all resumes and cover letters to: [email protected]  with the title of position in the subject line.

  • Campion Institute / Office of Fellowship Advising

    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 Campion team members to strategize about applications and outreach.

    Work alongside other Campion team members to plan, organize, and lead monthly writing workshops and informational sessions for applicants, over Zoom or in person.

    Collaborate with an undergraduate work-study student to manage the fellowship blog and put out 1-2 posts per month; this is done via email and monthly Zoom meetings.

    Advise Campion 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 a cover letter and your resume to Dr. Lorna Ronald at [email protected] with the title of position in the subject line. Any relevant additional information should be included in the cover letter.


External Job Opportunities

  • Background

    Arbor Rising is on a mission to empower our low-income neighbors to secure a path out of poverty. We do this by providing funding and consulting support to high-potential nonprofits.

    Job Summary

    Arbor Rising is seeking an entrepreneurially-minded colleague to help us find, fund and deeply support high-potential nonprofits building pathways out of poverty, thereby making economic opportunity more accessible in our community. Working alongside seasoned leaders on our team, Senior Associates spearhead capacity-strengthening engagements with the exceptional innovators in our portfolio.

    This is a dynamic, learning-intensive role with significant opportunities for exposure, initiative and specialization. In order to provide consistently top-tier consulting support, Senior Associates receive coaching from senior colleagues, study best practices, and hone their skills in program design, financial planning, data analysis, people management, board development, and more.

    Responsibilities

    Starting in Summer 2025, you will work as a key member of Arbor Rising’s small but mighty team across all aspects of the organization. Your role will entail three main areas of responsibility: 

    Strengthening grantee capacity (~60%)

    As part of our team:

    • Consult to grantee leaders, co-creating solutions to both urgent and important challenges and building their operational capacity over time 
    • Identify potential applicants for grants, evaluate grant applications, and interview management teams 
    • Expand the frontier of Arbor Rising services and raise the bar for quality

    Under your leadership:

    • Build, refine and train grantee leaders to use operational tools (e.g. financial models, data dashboards, and performance management systems) 
    • Craft meeting agendas, applicant and grantee communications, and impact tracking tools

    Outreach and operations (~30%)

    As part of our team:

    • Prepare for and participate in pitch meetings with Arbor Rising donors 
    • Plan site visits and donor cultivation events

    Under your leadership:

    • Refine marketing materials, oversee website updates, and drive communication efforts 
    • Manage donor and nonprofit databases 

    Continuous improvement (~10%)

    As part of our team:

    • Glean best practices from the field (including via conferences and professional development opportunities)
    • Continue to shape Arbor Rising into a more diverse and inclusive organization

    Under your leadership:

    • Survey and digest popular and academic literature
    • Codify and share organizational best practices (both for AR and grantees)

    Qualifications

    To be eligible for consideration, you must have:

    • A bachelor’s degree
    • 5+ years of work experience (or 3 years + an MBA, MPA or other relevant graduate degree)
    • Meaningful experience living, working or volunteering in low-income communities
    • Launched and/or led a program, club, classroom or business
    • An instinct for constructive collaboration: active listening, clear communication, empathy, and an ability to work effectively across lines of difference
    • Detail orientation (Seriously! We’re obsessed with follow-through)

    The most competitive applicants will have:

    • Skills applicable to the engaged philanthropy model, including:
      • Strong numeracy, including math, financial models, and/or accounting 
      • Fluency in data manipulation and visualization using Excel or Google Sheets
      • Clear and polished written and verbal communication
      • A knack for creating frameworks to organize, break down, and solve complex problems
    • Meaningful experience in similar organizations or roles, potentially including:
      • High-performing schools or nonprofits
      • Small teams or start-ups
      • Client-facing service (e.g. consulting, banking, or tutoring)

    Compensation

    The position's total compensation is competitive within the nonprofit sector: starting salaries are commensurate with experience and range from $90,000–115,000. Senior Associates also receive a 3% retirement match, four weeks of paid vacation, employer-covered insurance premiums, and other benefits.

    Salary Range

    $90,000 to $115,000

    Requirements/Other

    Hybrid Work Policy

    Our office is located in midtown Manhattan (39th Street and 8th Avenue). Team members are expected to live within commuting distance, but the role allows for a mix of remote and in-person work. New colleagues should expect to be in the office 4-5 days per week initially, moving to 3-4 days per week over time. Team members should expect to travel intermittently for this role.  

    Equity

    Arbor Rising is committed to employing a diverse and multicultural staff. Our experience suggests those colleagues who share life experiences with those we serve can offer particularly valuable contributions to this work. We share more on our equity-driven values and actions on the Approach page of our website.

    How to Apply

    Please submit a 1-page cover letter and a 1-page resume to [email protected], formatted as a single PDF file entitled "Lastname Firstname – Senior Associate Candidate." In addition to connecting your skills and experience to the role, we encourage you to use your cover letter to convey your personality, passion for social change, and any connections you may have to the communities Arbor Rising serves. Please also note where you heard about the role. No phone calls, please.

    Arbor Rising