Outreach & Events Manager at Fordham University

Who we Are

MissionWise partners with colleges, universities, foundations and others to increase enrollment, completion and career readiness of students who are active-duty military, veterans, or military family members.

Our Mission : Transforming the educational journeys of military-affiliated students to further their lives of commitment and service.

Who we Need

MissionWise seeks an experienced Outreach & Events Manager who will be responsible for planning and executing events supporting military-connected students, alumni, and prospective students at Fordham University. This position will represent Fordham on campus and at military bases, community colleges, and other recruiting events. In this role, the Outreach & Events Manager will serve as a member of the Office of Military and Veterans' Services (OMVS).

Summary of Duties

• ? Plan, coordinate, and execute events for prospective, current, and alumni military-connected students (e.g., orientation sessions, appreciation events, graduation celebrations, networking mixers)
• ? Support and collaborate on university-wide events highlighting veteran and military student contributions
• ? Manage event logistics including scheduling, vendor coordination, budgeting, and communication
• ? Track event participation and assess effectiveness to improve future programming
• ? Represent OMVS at Fordham's recruitment / informational events
• ? Act as lead representative for Fordham University and OMVS at military bases, community colleges, career fairs, and veteran-focused events to recruit prospective students
• ? Serve as strong liaison between OMVS and other Fordham recruiting offices, including admissions and ROTC
• ? Build and maintain strong relationships with military education offices, transition programs, and community partners
• ? In some cases, work evenings or weekends to meet the needs of our students

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