Alumni Chaplain

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.

Position Number A04535 • Posting Number A1138P • Vacancies: 1 • Start Date: ASAP • Posted: 09/09/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, the Alumni Chaplain offers pastoral care to alumni, serving as a dedicated chaplain to Fordham University alumni. Additionally, the Alumni Chaplain will assist the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations. Some travel and availability to work nights and weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Offers pastoral care to alumni of the University, including representing the University at wakes and funerals, weddings, and baptisms.
• Visits sick alumni in hospitals and homes.
• Provides spiritual counseling and direction to alumni.
• Organizes spiritual retreats for alumni of the University – multi-day overnight retreats, one-day retreats, and digital retreats.
• Offers benedictions and invocations at alumni events; develops adult education events in faith and reason for the alumni; and tends to the pastoral needs of the DAUR staff.
• Assists the Vice President of Development and University Relations in major gifts solicitations, as requested.
• Serves as an Ignatian spirituality/Jesuit education resource for DAUR and leads periodic workshops/discussions as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience

High School Degree or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of experience in religious vocation work. Ordained Catholic priests, including Jesuits or members of other religious communities or secular clergy.

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated passion for faith development and mentoring of young adults. Demonstrated effectiveness in administration and building strong partnerships. Demonstrated effectiveness of inclusive ministry with diverse populations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Highly attentive to detail and demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Experience as a campus chaplain.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short