Engagement Coordinator, WFUV

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 Executive Director of Development, WFUV , the Engagement Coordinator helps to execute WFUV’s fundraising plan to secure the resources needed to sustain independent public radio and enrich our community. By providing administrative, committee, and event support to all fundraising activities, including special events, stewardship, and donor relations, this role is essential to growing the station’s philanthropic impact.

The position requires evening and weekend hours in addition to local travel.

Essential Functions

• Supports the planning and production of all fundraising events, appeals, campaigns and fundraising events, embodying the Jesuit value of magis by driving continuous improvement.
• Prepares for all Advisory Council and Community Advisory Board meetings in consultation with the General Manager and Executive Director of Development.
• Provides technical support, including designing assets for meetings, donation pages, emails, events and supporting materials; and refines proposals developed by the Executive Director.
• Supports all stewardship efforts, including oversight to ensure that gifts are reconciled with Development and University Relations’ CRM , Fordham Advance, and WFUV’s CRM , Allegiance.
• Researches prospects and event attendees for station leadership, including identifying prospects for major gifts, utilizing data and the practice of discernment to make thoughtful recommendations.
• Staffs all cultivation and fundraising events, oversees fulfillment, and ensures a positive donor experience by employing cura personalis (care for the whole person) and creating a welcoming environment for constituents of all backgrounds.
• Drafts communications, mailing lists, reports, thank you letters, emails, and pledge fulfillments; reconciles statements; and maintains current and accurate records, prioritizing care and gratitude in all communications.
• Supports the Executive Director of Development in overseeing the WFUV Advisory Council, including scheduling, meeting preparation and stewardship, and taking minutes.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated competency in using G Suite and Microsoft Office applications, and an ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to proactively follow up as needed.
• Ability to interact respectfully, collegially, and effectively with a variety of constituencies, including leadership.
• Ability to approach issues with a solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public radio and fundraising.
• Knowledge of email and marketing databases (CRMs) (Advance, Blackbaud, Allegiance, Constant Contact)
• Design experience.

Minimum Starting Salary

$67,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$70,000

Note

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1155P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

10/02/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Seldom

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Seldom

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of administrative support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?
  • Yes
  • No

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