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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 including medical, dental, 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 knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title: Executive Director, Feerick Center for Social Justice

Position Number: A05005

FLSA: Exempt

Hours: 35 hours/week

Department: School Of Law

Campus: Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Review the Hybrid Policy.

The Executive Director leads and manages the Feerick Center, reporting to Senior Counsel, and works with the Center's Faculty Advisor and Advisory Board. Responsibilities include developing justice initiatives, managing personnel, securing funding through philanthropy and grants, overseeing communications, and building strategic partnerships. The Center will celebrate its 20th Anniversary next year, and the new ED will lead a strategic planning process to set future directions.

• Lead creation, development, and management of justice initiatives focused on combating poverty.
• Serve as liaison to external partners including bar associations, community service providers, legal organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Manage and recruit staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• Supervise grant compliance and seek new funding sources.
• Assist in development efforts with the Law School's Senior Director.
• Oversee marketing, publicity, and communications.
• Support the Advisory Board leadership.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and program development.
• Mentor and supervise law students, interns, and volunteers.

Education & Experience: Juris Doctor with NYS bar admission and good standing. Minimum 10 years of legal and professional experience, including 5 years in program development, management, and anti-poverty work. Litigation, pro bono, grant management, and mentoring experience are required.

Knowledge & Skills: Commitment to public interest, collaboration, project management, strategic thinking, excellent judgment, confidentiality, and strong communication skills.

• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience with individual donor fundraising.
• Experience with conferences and fundraising events.
• Languages other than English and Spanish.
• Expertise in immigration and/or consumer protection.

Starting at $150,000 up to $180,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.