Career Opportunities

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.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Strategy, Research, and Performance, the Director of Brand Strategy is responsible for strengthening Fordham’s brand through innovative trademark and licensing management. The Director will safeguard Fordham’s intellectual property by meticulously overseeing all aspects of Fordham’s trademark and licensing program, collaborating closely with athletics and legal counsel. The strategist will manage the University’s relationship with CLC, while working closely with licensees to deliver on licensed products that elevate the Fordham brand through consistency and distinction. This involves managing the approval process for the use of University trademarks, enforcing usage guidelines, and collaborating with legal counsel to ensure compliance with trademark laws.

Develops and implements comprehensive brand strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and align with Fordham University’s mission, values and institutional priorities.

Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent brand messaging and identity across all marketing and communication channels.

Accountable for leading the development, execution and optimization of brand awareness campaigns, activations and experiential engagements in collaboration with UMC colleagues.

Collaborates with strategists, marketing performance analysts and agency partners to conduct market research and analyze competitive landscapes to continuously sharpen brand strategies to distinguish Fordham in the marketplace.

Leads the evolution of the Fordham master brand, adapting to changing market trends and ensuring relevance in the higher education landscape.

Provides strategic guidance on brand architecture and brand portfolio management, while being accountable for maintaining Fordham’s brand guidelines supporting Fordham’s parent and sub-brands.

Manages all aspects of Fordham’s trademark and licensing program, including the approval process for the use of the University’s trademarks with close collaboration with legal counsel to ensure compliance with trademark laws and regulations.Develops and enforces trademark usage guidelines to protect the integrity and consistency of Fordham’s brand assets.

Negotiates licensing opportunities and partnerships to generate revenue and expand Fordham’s brand presence, and tracking and reporting of licensing royalties.

Establishes an annual marketing and promotion strategy to drive merchandise sales in line with key drive times, collaborating with stakeholders to establish, deploy and optimize.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, brand management, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand strategy or brand management.

Proven track record developing and implementing successful brand strategies and campaigns that have shown measurable impact on brand health.

Excellent project management and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities at a time in a matrixed environment.

Strong understanding of trademark and licensing principles.

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Master’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.

Experience in development, implementing and/or supporting brand health measurement.

Minimum 2 years of experience working in trademark, licensing, retail marketing or merchandising.

Demonstrated success in crisis communication management on social media platforms.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity 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.