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Program Budget and Compliance Officer: Flourishing in Community Grantmaker Initiative Center for Community Engaged Learning

Fordham University

Job Description

Program Budget and Compliance Officer:  
Flourishing in Community Grantmaker Initiative 
Center for Community Engaged Learning, Rose Hill 
Fordham University 
 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

  • Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
  • A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
  • As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
  • As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
  • University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Hybrid Policy:        

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

Position Summary 
Reporting to the Program Officer, the Budget and Compliance Officer is 
responsible for overseeing the financial and regulatory aspects of the Flourishing 
in Community Grantmaker Initiative. This position ensures the accurate and 
ethical management of subgrant contracts, the dissemination of funds to 
subgrant recipients, and the adherence to all applicable regulations and 
guidelines.  
 
This role is critical in maintaining the initiative’s credibility and effectiveness in
advancing environmental and climate justice. This role collaborates closely with 
Fordham’s Office of Finance and Office of Sponsored Programs. This is a three-
year grant-funding opportunity. 
 
About the Flourishing in Community Grantmaker 
The Flourishing in Community (FIC) Grantmaker Initiative, serving as the EPA 
Region 2 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker program, 
proposes an intersectional approach to place frontline communities in positions of 
power to advance environmental justice and climate justice in disadvantaged and 
hard-to-reach communities and communities 
disproportionately impacted by climate change, pollution, and other 
environmental stressors in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin 
Islands. 
 
The program leadership team will employ Fordham University’s infrastructure to 
provide grants to community-based organizations and other qualifying 
organizations, institutions, and agencies, prioritizing rural, remote, coastal, and 
urban communities, low-income communities, communities of color, and other 
communities and groups which historically have not had the capacity to apply for 
or receive federal funding for projects in this area. The FIC employs a 
participatory community-led governance structure and provides wraparound 
services including mentorship, research assistance, technical assistance, 
program management, and program evaluation to subgrant recipients and 
advances project sustainability post-award.
 
Essential Functions 
Collaborates with the Office of Finance and the Office of Sponsored 
Programs, oversees and manages the financial processes related to 
subgrant contracts, including the preparation, negotiation, and execution of 
contracts. 
Ensures the timely and accurate dissemination of subgrant funds in 
accordance with the organizational procedures and funding agreements. 
Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures for the 
initiative, ensuring all activities meet federal, state, and local regulations 
and ethical standards. 
Communicates regulatory requirements to subgrant recipients, providing 
guidance to ensure their projects are in compliance. 
Conducts risk assessments for subgrant projects, identifying potential 
financial, regulatory, and ethical risks and developing mitigation strategies. 
Monitors compliance with subgrant agreements, conducting audits and 
reviews as necessary. 
Provides training and support to staff and subgrant recipients on financial 
management, compliance, and reporting requirements. 
Develops resources and tools to assist subgrant recipients in navigating 
regulatory landscapes and financial management challenges; prepares
financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including funders 
and regulatory bodies. 
Maintains comprehensive records of all financial transactions, contracts, 
and compliance documentation related to subgrant funding. 
Works closely with the Program Officer, Program Assistant, and other 
team members to ensure financial and compliance considerations are 
integrated into program planning and execution. 
Serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors, funders, and 
regulatory agencies regarding financial and compliance matters. 
 
Essential Functions Note 
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. 
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. 
 
Management Responsibilities 
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or 
student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is 
generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management 
or compensation. 
 
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience 
Bachelor’s Degree 
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, budgets, fiscal oversight, 
compliance, or financial services. 
 
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 
Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets 
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to 
the goals of Jesuit Education. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
Experience supporting grant contracts and processes preferred 
Proficiency in other commonly used compliance tools preferred 
 
Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000 
 
Maximum Starting Salary: $80,000 
 
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. 
 
START DATE: ASAP 
 
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7698 
 
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 9 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.   
 
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and 
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. 
 
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other 
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