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.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity, the Senior Director of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides dynamic leadership, management, and supervision for HEOP across the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. This pivotal role ensures the HEOP program adheres strictly to all academic, financial, and reporting guidelines set by both the New York State Education Department and Fordham University. 

The Director collaborates closely with university partners to provide HEOP students with transformative educational support and a strong foundation for collegiate success across the campuses.

This position advances the University's mission by amplifying and promoting Opportunity Programs while supporting the goals of the Strategic Plan and Mission Priority Examen. 

This position requires on-site presence, with regular travel between campuses, and may involve evening and weekend hours.

Oversees daily operations of HEOP at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center, providing supervision and professional development for program staff.

Coordinates the design, delivery, and assessment of academic and student support services, ensuring compliance with program guidelines. Evaluate program outcomes and inform decision-making.

Manages program budgets and grants, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Contributes to the development of policies and practices that promote access and equity, and ensure alignment with the university's broader equity and inclusion efforts.

Develops and supports external partnerships and alumni engagement that enhance HEOP's visibility and sustainability.

Collaborates with colleagues within the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity (OEIO) – CSTEP, STEP, Talent Search, and other initiatives – to build coordinated opportunity pipelines and services.

Partners with OEIO leadership to strengthen cross-campus collaboration, resource sharing, and program alignment in support of student success.

Serves as a representative of OEIO and HEOP on university-wide committees building strong relationships with faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders to advance institutional priorities while contributing to strategic planning processes, accreditation efforts, and campus-wide equity initiatives. 

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Demonstrated success in managing state or federally funded higher education opportunity programs.

Advanced degree in education, leadership, or a related discipline.

Experience with Jesuit or mission-driven institutions.

Demonstrated record of fostering cross-campus or cross-institutional collaborations.