Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

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.

Title of Position Operations Manager, Transportation

Position Number A02480

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Intercampus Transportation

Campus Rose Hill

Work Arrangement Onsite

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of University Transportation, the Operations Manager, Transportation assists in supervising a multifaceted University Transportation service that transports over 270,000 passengers annually.

Responsibilities include on-boarding, training, and supervising over 130 student workers to ensure operational compliance; overseeing the maintenance of all University vehicles under the purview of the Department of University Transportation; scheduling and monitoring all department services, including the inter-campus transportation shuttle, airport services, charter services, and athletic trip requests, helping keep our data organized with our online reservation system, fleet management, personnel file platforms;, and answering emergencies promptly, such as student worker issues and vehicle accidents.

Essential Functions

Assists the Director in operating a transportation service available to the entire Fordham University community. Services include inter-campus transportation, athletics travel, charter, and airport services on select days.

Supervises and trains over 130 student drivers and part-time maintenance personnel.

Oversees the maintenance of all vehicles in the department’s fleet.

Ensures that all university-certified drivers comply with insurance guidelines and regulations from our department and insurance provider.

Coordinates the operation and provide on-site supervision of morning, afternoon, weekend, and or evening shifts of Fordham’s intercampus shuttle service.

Trains written and road tests on the safe operation of a 15-passenger van. Coordinates with the Director on department operations, including customer service, account management, safety training, DMV regulations and license checking, compliance, scheduling, and communications.

Serves as a spokesperson for the department at major University events.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of one year of experience in the transportation or logistics field.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Must show a high level of professionalism and have the ability to work with various constituents (students, administrators, and faculty) in a team-oriented fashion.

Must be committed to diversity and understand the mission of a Jesuit education.

Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant graduate or work experience.

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555

Maximum Starting Salary $66,555

Qualifications

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

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1054P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 04/30/2026

Special Instructions

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.