Program Assistant, Leitner Center

Fordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education to more than 16,000 students. The Program Assistant will provide administrative support for the Leitner Center’s program, focusing on training public interest lawyers and advocates in Asia, as well as managing communications and events. Responsibilities Researches, prepares, edits, formats, and distributes documents such as memos, news releases, the Center newsletter, reports, and web content Plans and coordinates Center events, including speakers, meetings, and film and panel discussions, and provides administrative support to the Leitner Center’s annual Summer Human Rights Institute Assists with donor cultivation and stewardship and provides grants management and finance administrative support, including recording, processing, and maintaining financial records, as well as preparing materials for fundraising events Serves as a primary point of contact and main communications focal point, including by writing communications outputs systematically tracking communications and the status of requests and responses; manages the Center’s social media platforms and maintains its website, and provides design support for posts, events, the website, promotional materials, reports, and other materials Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Leitner Center faculty and staff, including scheduling, travel arrangements, filing, processing applications for student programs and fellowships, and responding to requests for information Skills Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as government, international relations, human rights, or social sciences Minimum of 1 year of pre-professional or professional administrative experience Proficiency in word processing and office applications required Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail Strong communication skills and sound judgement; ability to work independently and as part of a team with staff and partners from diverse backgrounds in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment Experience with communications, social media, event planning, community engagement, or organizing Experience with web platforms, Canva, InDesign, or other design software a plus Knowledge of or fluency in other languages is a significant plus Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Retirement plans Life insurance Short and long-term disability Employee assistance program ( EAP ) Tuition remission Generous time off Company Overview Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education. It was founded in 1841, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Fordham University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 24 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 30 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 18 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.